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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. KELLY A BREEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Breen.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak, Outman, Johnsen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Edwards moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5404, HB 5405 and HB 5525 before the committee:
HB 5404
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 17b
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by
2002 PA 28.
HB 5405
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 10, entitled "An act to
define the use of travel aids by blind persons; to
provide protection against accidents to such
persons; to require instruction and examination in
certain circumstances; and to provide penalties for
violation hereof," by amending sections 1a and 3
(MCL 752.51a and 752.53), section 1a as
amended by 2002 PA 401 and section 3 as
amended by 1986 PA 62.
HB 5525
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2980.
Representative Paiz and Senator Singh testified together in support of HB 5404, HB 5405 and
HB 5525. Questions and discussion followed.
Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in support of HB 5404, HB
5405 and HB 5525. Questions and discussion followed.
Robert Parsons, representing the National Federation of the Blind, Michigan Chapter,
testified in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405.
Karla Hudson, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5404 and HB 5405.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5525, but did not wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5525, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Janet Donlin, representing the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Matt Breslin, representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association.
The Chair laid SB 351 before the committee:
SB 351
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 197, entitled
"Breastfeeding antidiscrimination act," by
amending the title and section 2 (MCL 37.232).
Representative Edwards moved to report out SB 351 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins, Tsernoglou,
Outman, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Edwards, Fink, Wendzel, Wozniak.
The Chair laid HB 5328 before the committee:
HB 5328
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges
retirement act of 1992," by amending section 714
(MCL 38.2664), as amended by 2002 PA 95.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5328, but did not wish to speak:
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Judge Mike Carpenter, President of the Michigan District Judges Association.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5328, but did not wish to
speak:
Neil DeSouza, representing the Office of Retirement Services - DTMB.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 5328 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Breen, Edwards, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Arbit, Dievendorf, Hoskins,
Tsernoglou, Wozniak, Johnsen.
Nays: Rep. Outman.
Pass: Rep. Wendzel.
The Chair laid HB 5110 before the committee:
HB 5110
(Rep. Wozniak)
An act to allow certain fiduciaries to convert
income trusts to unitrusts, convert express
unitrusts to income trusts, and change the
percentage or method used to calculate unitrust
amounts.
Representative Wozniak testified in support of HB 5110. Questions and discussion followed.
Jim Spica, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan,
testified in support of HB 5110. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Breen adjourned the meeting at
11:24 AM.
Representative Kelly Breen, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JOHN FITZGERALD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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 Byrnes moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5188, HB 5189 and HB 5190 before the committee:
HB 5188
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending section 196 (MCL
280.196), as amended by 2020 PA 291.
HB 5189
(Rep. Bezotte)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 135 and 197
(MCL 280.135 and 280.197), section 135 as
amended by 2020 PA 281 and section 197 as
amended by 2017 PA 62.
HB 5190
(Rep. Hill)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain
code of 1956," by amending sections 72, 384, 441,
464, and 515 (MCL 280.72, 280.384, 280.441,
280.464, and 280.515), section 72 as amended by
2018 PA 646 and section 464 as amended by 2016
PA 521.
Representative O'Neal and Representative Bezotte testified in support of HB 5188, HB 5189
and HB 5190.
Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of Drain Commissioners, testified in
support of HB 5188, HB 5189 and HB 5190.
Brian Wendling, a Saginaw County Public Works Commissioner, testified in support of HB
5188.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5188, HB 5189 and HB 5190, but
did not wish to speak:
Elmeka Steele, a Wayne County Drain Commissioner.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5188, HB 5189 and HB 5190, but
did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5188, but did not wish to speak:
Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The Chair laid HB 4921 and HB 5726 before the committee:
HB 4921
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 907 (MCL
257.907), as amended by 2023 PA 40, and by
adding sections 79g and 627c.
HB 5726
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
8379 and 8396 (MCL 600.8379 and 600.8396),
section 8379 as amended by 2000 PA 93 and
section 8396 as added by 1994 PA 12.
At 12:28 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:28 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4921. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz, Zorn, Paquette,
Bezotte, BeGole, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 12:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:30 PM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes called the committee back to order.
Representative Fitzgerald explained the changes in substitute H-2 of HB 4921 and testified in
support of HB 5726. Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:42 PM, Majority Vice Chair Byrnes laid the committee at ease.
At 12:42 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Bruce Timmons, an Okemos resident, testified in opposition to HB 4921 and HB 5726.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 4921 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 8-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Paquette, BeGole, Prestin.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Bezotte.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4921, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4921 and HB 5726, but did not wish
to speak:
Kelly Abercrombie, representing Blue Line Solutions.
Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 5726 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald, Byrnes, Shannon, Breen, Rogers, Hill, Hoskins, Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Paquette, Prestin.
Pass: Reps. Zorn, Bezotte, BeGole.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Fitzgerald adjourned the
meeting at 12:48 PM.
Representative John Fitzgerald, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. CYNTHIA NEELEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Neeley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price,
VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Chair Neeley welcomed the Kalamazoo Youth Council to the Tax Policy Committee.
The Chair laid HB 4491 before the committee:
HB 4491
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to establish an electric bicycle transportation
incentive program; to provide discount vouchers
to certain individuals for the purchase of an
eligible electric bicycle; to establish a process for
applying, issuing, and reimbursing discount
vouchers issued under the program; and to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
entities and officers.
Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4491. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4491, but did not wish to speak:
Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4491. The motion prevailed 7-
5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 4491 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 7-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neeley, Farhat, Brixie, Brenda Carter, Whitsett, Grant, Price.
Nays: Reps. VanWoerkom, Markkanen, Outman, Tisdel, Hoadley.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neeley adjourned the meeting at
12:09 PM.
Representative Cynthia Neeley, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 22, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday, May
22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4154 (Rep. DeBoyer) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 788 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the meeting minutes from February 21, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4154 and invited Rep. DeBoyer to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4154:
Pam May, Mother of Chief Petty Officer May – Support
Phil May, Father of Chief Petty Officer May- Support
Theresa May, Stepmother of Chief Petty Officer May – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 4154 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 788 and invited Sen. Santana to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 788:
Lolita Tucker, Commander, DAV – Support
Tim Poxson, Legislative Chair, American Legion Dept. of MI - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 788:
David Handsor, MI Department of State - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report SB 788 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana and Outman
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/12/2024


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 22, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday, May 22,
2024, at 3:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 539 (S-1) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding HB 5384 (Rep. Roth).
3. Testimony regarding HB 5385 (Rep. Mentzer).
4. Testimony regarding HB 5386 (Rep. Breen).
5. Testimony regarding SB 872 (Sen. Irwin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Lindsey,
Hoitenga and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was
excused from the meeting.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
539:
Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County and Michigan – Support
Jim Kirsch, Property Management Association of Michigan – Support
Holly Tatman, Apartment Association of Michigan – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the (S-1) version of SB 539 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair invited Nick Strunk, of Rep. Mentzer's office, and Mindy Fernandes, of Rep. Roth's office, to
summarize HB 5384 to HB 5386.
At 3:44 p.m., Sen. Bayer entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386:
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB
5384, HB 5385, and HB 5386:
Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County and Michigan – Support
Holly Tatman, Apartment Association of Michigan – Neutral
At 3:47 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee and Vice Chair Santana took the Chair.
At 3:47 p.m., the Vice Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair summarized SB 872.
At 3:53 p.m., the Vice Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 3:54 p.m., the Chair returned and reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 872:
Amy Harfeld, Children's Advocacy Institute – Support
Justin Kasieta, Citizen – Support
Jenny Bowden, Citizen – Support
Rachel Sykes, Samaritas – Support
Lisa Ruby, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
872:
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Duane Breijak, National Association of Social Workers – Support
Anne Kuhnen, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:29 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 11, 2024
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
FAX: (517) 373-1387
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 22, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 12:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 408 (Sen. Irwin) and SB 409 (Sen. Cavanagh).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis and Daley, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Camilleri was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 408. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 409. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 495:
Joseph Sullivan, Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
Allison Koppel, American Fraternal Alliance – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 408:
Erika Rickard, The Pew Charitable Trusts – Support
Patricia Herndon, Michigan Bankers Association – Opposition
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Kelly Goolsby – Support
DaeSean Ashby and Angela Kimbrough, Michigan Credit Union League – Opposition
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 408 and SB 409:
Stuart Best, Michigan Creditors Bar Association – Opposition
Lorray Brown, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 409:
Bonnie Angus – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 408:
Keith Den Hollander, Christian Coalition – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 409:
David S. Wilkinson – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 408 and SB
409:
Michael Kus, Community Bankers of Michigan – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 408:
Judi Stilson – Support
MJ Kimo Keawe – Support
Theo and Wendy Gantos – Support
Marge Wisniewski – Support
Diane Hull – Support
Artemisa Guillory – Support
Gail Rinehart – Support
Pamela Maxey – Support
Ginger Dowdle – Support
Alec Racer – Support
Pamela Cowell – Support
Deb Campbell – Support
Todd Tennis, Center for Civil Justice – Support
Lisa Chapman, Michigan Coalition against Homelessness – Support
Kristina Steele – Support
Andy Madden, ACA International – Opposition
Jessica AcMoody and Kirstie Sieloff, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan –
Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
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Cassie Theirfelder, United Way for Southeastern Michigan – Support
Seth Johnson, United Way of Northwest Michigan – Support
Cole Lussier and Danielle Fagre Arlowe, American Financial Services Associates – Opposition
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Opposition
Leah Robinson, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Kelly Walters, First State Bank – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 409:
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Lorray Brown, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Timothy Stickradt, Hammer Schmidt Stickradt and Associates – Support
Deborah Konchel – Support
David Wilkinson, Frego and Associates – Support
James Warr, James Warr and Associates – Support
Kurt Thornbladh, Thornbladh Legal Group – Support
Lesley Hoenig, Hoenig Law – Support
Roger Bus, Debt Relief Law Center – Support
Alexander Berry, Maxwell Dunn PLC – Support
Shirley Horn, Law Office of Shirley Horn – Support
Jeremy Shephard, USA Debt Bankruptcy Attorneys – Support
Kurt O'Keefe – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 408 and
SB 409:
Mike Hinkle, Charlevoix State Bank – Opposition
Alex Minor, Advia Credit Union – Opposition
David Lamb, Oxford Bank – No Position
Josh Jansen and Jennifer Ivey, Members First Credit Union – Opposition
Mike Burke, Choice One Bank – Opposition
Daniel Bitzer, First National Bank – Opposition
Jessica Broad, Gerber Federal Credit Union – Opposition
Greg Dietrich and Jessica Hillborg, Frankenmuth Credit Union – Opposition
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Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center – Opposition
Jerome Schwind, Isabella Bank – Opposition
Carma Peters, Michigan Legacy Credit Union – Opposition
Michael Palumbo, Northland Area Federal Credit Union – Opposition
Josh Buck, Members First Credit Union – Opposition
Justin Bamford, Harbor Light Credit Union – Opposition
Derek McKerr, Case Credit Union – Opposition
Sandy Selenski, Zeal Credit Union – Opposition
Russell Kassin, First National Bank and Trust – Opposition
Jeni Adams, Security Credit Union – Opposition
Heather Luciani, Honor Credit Union – Opposition
Michelle McAuley, Financial Plus Credit Union – Opposition
Rebecca O'Connell, Lake Trust Credit Union – Opposition
William Hufnagel, Dart Bank – Opposition
Chadd O'Brien, ELGA Credit Union – Opposition
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Opposition
Neil Beckman and Ray Brown, Gogebic Range Bank – Opposition
Blake Brooks and Robert Wolak, State Savings Bank – Opposition
Jack Shubitowski, Huron Valley State Bank – Opposition
Chris Gonyea, State Savings Bank of Manistique – Opposition
Glenn Johnson and Andy Herro, Upper Peninsula State Bank – Opposition
Bridget Murphy, Independent Bank – Opposition
Mishelle Comstock, Shelby State Bank – Opposition
Shelly Brooks, Mayville State Bank – Opposition
Lee Bradford, Choice One Bank – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:56 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/12/24
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21ST DISTRICT
SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
FAX: (517) 373-0897
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 22, 2024
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at
2:00 p.m., in the Harry Gast Senate Appropriations Room of the State Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted Legislative Transfer Request 2024-4
2. Review of SOAR projects
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Shink,
Santana, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and
Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from May 1, 2024.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Corey Savino of the Senate Fiscal Agency to give the committee an overview of Legislative
Transfer Request 2024-4.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry, supported by Sen. McCann, to adopt Legislative Transfer
Request 2024-4. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, McDonald Rivet, Cherry, Bayer, Shink, Santana, Irwin, Hertel,
Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and Theis
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and Legislative Transfer Request was adopted.
Next, the Chair invited the following individuals to provide a review of the SOAR projects in Legislative
Transfer Request 2024-3 :
Scott Forester, Division Vice President & Program Executive Solar, Corning
JoAnn Crary, President, Saginaw Future Inc.
Josh Hundt, Senior Project Marketing Advisor, MEDC
Christin Armstrong, Senior Vice President of Business Development & Execution, MEDC
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Next, the Chair invited the following individuals to provide a review of the SOAR projects in Legislative
Transfer Request 2024-6:
Barry O’Shea, Chief Executive Officer, Highland Copper Company Inc.
Mike Foley, P.E., Site Manager, Highland Copper Company Inc.
Marty Fittante, President, Invest UP
Michelle Grinnell, Senior Vice President of Market Growth & Business Attraction, MEDC
Christin Armstrong, Senior Vice President of Business Development & Execution, MEDC
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to excuse absent members from the committee meeting.
Without objection, Sen. Camilleri was excused.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported
by the Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the Senate Committee on Appropriation at 3:10 p.m. Without objection, the
committee was adjourned.
Approved: June 12, 2024
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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. BRENDA CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 23, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Insurance and Financial Services was called to order by Chair
Brenda Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong, Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4015 before the committee:
HB 4015
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406z.
Alex Seasock, Legislative Director for Representative Conlin, testified on proposed substitute
(H-4) for HB 4015. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4015, but did not wish to speak:
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
American Diabetes Association.
Danielle Sirianna, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.
Melissa Seifert, representing the AARP.
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4015, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4015. The motion prevailed 9-1-
6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Rep. Bruck.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 4015 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
4). The motion prevailed 9-1-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Rep. Bruck.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Neyer, Smit.
The Chair laid HB 5354, HB 5355, HB 5356, HB 5357, HB 5358, HB 5359, HB 5360, HB
5361, HB 5362, HB 5363, HB 5364, HB 5365, HB 5366 and HB 5367 before the committee:
HB 5354
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled
"Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending
the title and sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 6a, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 13a, 14, 14a, 15, 16, 16a, 17, 18, 19, 20,
21, 22, 22a, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 34 (MCL 492.102,
492.104, 492.105, 492.106, 492.106a, 492.107,
492.108, 492.109, 492.110, 492.111, 492.112,
492.113, 492.113a, 492.114, 492.114a, 492.115,
492.116, 492.116a, 492.117, 492.118, 492.119,
492.120, 492.121, 492.122, 492.122a, 492.128,
492.129, 492.130, 492.131, and 492.134), section
2 as amended by 2013 PA 16, section 4 as
amended and section 6a as added by 2004 PA 283,
sections 5, 6, and 7 as amended by 1988 PA 242,
section 12 as amended by 1994 PA 2, section 13 as
amended by 2009 PA 231, section 13a as added by
2005 PA 319, section 14 as amended by 2000 PA
361, section 14a as amended by 1980 PA 77,
section 17 as amended by 2006 PA 302, section 18
as amended by 2002 PA 699, sections 19, 20, 21,
and 31 as amended by 1995 PA 166, and section
22a as amended by 1993 PA 107, and by adding
sections 4a, 9a, and 37a; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
HB 5355
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 14p
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14p), as amended by
2008 PA 528.
HB 5356
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to
regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists,
lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require
registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to
require the filing of reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the department of state; to
prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 4 (MCL
4.414), as amended by 2008 PA 289.
HB 5357
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 20101 (MCL 324.20101), as
amended by 2018 PA 581.
HB 5358
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled "Uniform
commercial code," by amending section 9201
(MCL 440.9201), as amended by 2002 PA 480.
HB 5359
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 452, entitled "Identity
theft protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL
445.63), as amended by 2010 PA 318.
HB 5360
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 227, entitled "An act to
prescribe the rights and duties of parties to home
solicitation sales; to regulate certain telephone
solicitation; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state officers and entities; and to
prescribe penalties and remedies," by amending
section 1 (MCL 445.111), as amended by 2009 PA
93.
HB 5361
(Rep. Morse)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 224, entitled "Retail
installment sales act," by amending sections 1a, 3,
5, 6, and 11 (MCL 445.851a, 445.853, 445.855,
445.856, and 445.861), section 1a as amended by
1993 PA 112, section 3 as amended by 2009 PA
232, and section 11 as amended by 1995 PA 167.
HB 5362
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 162, entitled "Credit
reform act," by amending sections 2 and 5 (MCL
445.1852 and 445.1855), section 2 as amended by
1996 PA 419.
HB 5363
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled "Consumer
financial services act," by amending sections 2
and 6 (MCL 487.2052 and 487.2056), as amended
by 2006 PA 252.
HB 5364
(Rep. MacDonell)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred
presentment service transactions act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 487.2122), as amended
by 2016 PA 140.
HB 5365
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 2009 PA 229, entitled "Guaranteed
asset protection waiver act," by amending section
3 (MCL 492.23).
HB 5366
(Rep. Brixie)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 65, entitled "Of
alienation by deed, and the proof and recording of
conveyances, and the canceling of mortgages," by
amending section 25 (MCL 565.25), as amended
by 2008 PA 357.
HB 5367
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections 219e
and 219f (MCL 750.219e and 750.219f), section
219e as added by 1999 PA 164 and section 219f as
added by 1999 PA 166.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 5354 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 5355 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 5356 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5357 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 5358 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 5359 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 5360 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Rogers moved to report out HB 5361 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 5362 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 5363 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5364 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 5365 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 5366 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 5367 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant, Tsernoglou,
Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Smit.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
The Chair laid HB 5694 before the committee:
HB 5694
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2025 (MCL 500.2025); and to repeal acts and
parts of acts.
Michael Stern, representing CHUBB Insurance, testified on proposed substitute (H-1) for HB
5694.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5694, but did not wish to speak:
American Council of Life Insurers.
Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5694. The motion prevailed
10-0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 5694 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, McFall, Breen, Rogers, Scott, Young, Fitzgerald, Grant,
Tsernoglou, Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Harris, Markkanen, Bezotte, Aragona, Bruck, Neyer, Smit.
There being no further business before the committee, Representative Rogers moved to
adjourn, Chair Brenda Carter adjourned the meeting at 9:28 AM.
Representative Brenda Carter, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
REP. JIM HAADSMA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 23, 2024
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, Andrews, Churches, Wegela, Wozniak,
Mueller, Kunse.
Absent: Rep. O'Neal.
Excused: Rep. O'Neal.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 25, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5594 before the committee:
HB 5594
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending sections
2, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 20 (MCL 409.102, 409.104,
409.105, 409.107, 409.108, and 409.120), section
2 as amended by 1996 PA 438, section 4 as
amended by 2011 PA 80, and section 5 as
amended by 2020 PA 323, and by adding sections
4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d.
Representative Skaggs testified in support of HB 5594. Questions and discussion followed.
Jayshona Hicks, Sean Egan, and Randall Harrison, representing the Michigan Department of
Labor and Economic Opportunity, testified in support of HB 5594. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5594, but did not wish to speak:
Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5594, but did not wish to speak:
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Representative Andrews moved to excuse Representative O'Neal from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting
at 9:44 AM.
Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT, TOURISM AND OUTDOOR
RECREATION
REP. LAURIE POHUTSKY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 23, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
was called to order by Chair Pohutsky.
The Clerk read in a letter from Speaker Tate appointing Representative Xiong to the
committee.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong, Martin, Prestin.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 662 before the committee:
SB 662
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 30701, 30716, and 30717
(MCL 324.30701, 324.30716, and 324.30717),
section 30701 as added by 1995 PA 59, section
30716 as amended by 2002 PA 216, and section
30717 as amended by 2002 PA 217.
Chloe Grabowski, representing the office of Senator Bayer, testified in support of SB 662.
Stacy Hissong, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners,
testified in support of SB 662. Questions and discussion followed.
Luke Trumble and Sydney Hart, both representing the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes and Energy, testified in support of SB 662. Questions and discussion followed.
Eric Ostergen, County Commissioner of Roscommon County, testified in opposition of SB
662. Questions and discussion followed.
Greg Semack, representing the Higgins Lake Property Owners Association, testified in
opposition to SB 662.
Nichole Keway Biber, representing Clean Water Action, testified in support of SB 662.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 662, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Maur, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association.
Jim Nash, the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 662, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Frye, representing the Michigan Waterfront Alliance.
Sam Boumis, representing the Higgins Lake Property Owners Association.
The Chair laid HB 5737 before the committee:
HB 5737
(Rep. Aiyash)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending sections 43517 and 43520 (MCL
324.43517 and 324.43520), section 43517 as
amended by 2018 PA 399 and section 43520 as
amended by 2018 PA 4.
Representative Aiyash testified in support of 5737. Questions and discussion followed.
Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and
Sergeant Mike Mshar testified in support of HB 5737. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation, testified in support HB
5737.
Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of
HB 5737.
Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5737. The motion prevailed 8-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hill moved to report out HB 5737 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong, Martin, Prestin.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting
at 11:48 AM.
Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
HOUSING
REP. KRISTIAN GRANT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 23, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Economic Development and Small Business Subcommittee on Housing was
called to order by Chair Grant.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Grant, Dievendorf, Scott, Andrews, Tsernoglou, Aragona, Zorn, Fink,
DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Scott moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee:
HB 5557
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 33, entitled "Michigan
planning enabling act," by amending sections 7,
15, and 33 (MCL 125.3807, 125.3815, and
125.3833), section 7 as amended by 2010 PA 134,
section 15 as amended by 2010 PA 105, and
section 33 as amended by 2010 PA 306.
The Committee discussed HB 5557.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5557, but did not wish to speak:
Diane Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance.
Jim Schaafsma, representing the The Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Joel Arnold, representing the Communities First Incorporated.
Jon Kirsch, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan.
Jennifer Bowman, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
Representative Aragona moved to refer House Bill No. 5557 to the Committee on Economic
Development and Small Business. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Grant, Dievendorf, Scott, Andrews, Tsernoglou, Aragona, Zorn, Fink,
DeBoyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Grant adjourned the meeting
at 10:36 AM.
Representative Kristian Grant, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: November 14,
2024


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
REP. FELICIA BRABEC
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 23, 2024
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, Arbit, Pohutsky, Edwards, MacDonell, Rheingans, Herzberg,
Schmaltz, Hoadley, St. Germaine, Thompson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Thompson joined the committee remotely.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid presentations on Substance Use and Abuse in Michigan before the committee.
Sheriff Troy Goodnough, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, gave a presentation
on Substance Use and Abuse in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Brian Spitsburgen, representing the Michigan School of Psychology, gave a presentation
on Substance Use and Abuse in Michigan. Questions and discussion followed.
Nicole Adelman, representing the Community Mental Health Partnership of Southeast
Michigan, and Joel Smith, representing Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health, gave a
presentation on Substance Use and Abuse in Michigan.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Brabec adjourned the
meeting at 10:39 AM.
Representative Felicia Brabec, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 9:00
a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4603 (Rep. Tullio Liberati) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4519 (Rep. Helena Scott) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding HB 4647 (Rep. Aiyash).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:03 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 May 15, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4603:
Jennifer Smith MI Assoc. of School Boards – Support
Marnie Triemstra, LARA – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report HB 4603 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Greg Humphries, Legislative Direction with the Office of State Representative Scott to
explain House Bill 4519.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding House Bill 4519:
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Lydia Teasley, Daughter of Ron Teasley, Negro League Player – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report HB 4519 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, and
Bellino.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited State Representative Aiyash to explain HB 4647. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4647:
Paige Fults, LARA – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:33 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 5, 2024
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evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
May 23, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4917 (Rep. Steckloff).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4918 (Rep. Steckloff).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4924 (Rep. Dievendorf).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB’s 4917 and 4918, and invited Rep. Steckloff and staff Brendan Johnson to summarize
the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4917 and 4918:
Donald A. Roach, SMART union Transit Division – Support
Nate Hatton, SMART / Amtrack Conductor – Support
B.J. Trumble, Chair, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4917 and 4918:
Todd Tennis, Amalgamated Transit union – Support
Liz Black, ACLU Michigan – No position
The Chair brought up HB 4924, and invited Rep. Dievendort and staff, Natasha Atkinson to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4924:
James Spica, Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws – Support
Dr. Thomas Mitchell, Initiative on Land, Housing & Property Rights Boston College Law School - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4924:
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Support
Julie Cassidy, MI League for Public Policy – Support
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:59 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/13/2024


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
REP. KARA HOPE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Criminal Justice was called to order by Chair Hope.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Absent: Rep. Filler.
Excused: Rep. Filler.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5225 and HB 5226 before the committee:
HB 5225
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 234b
(MCL 750.234b), as amended by 2014 PA 191.
HB 5226
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 16m
of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16m), as amended by
2018 PA 637.
Sharon Reeves, on behalf of Representative Neeley, Representative O'Neal, and Mayor
Sheldon Neeley testified in support of HB 5225 and HB 5226. Questions and discussion
followed.
Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson, representing Messiah's Family and the Genesee County
Sheriff's Office, testified in support of HB 5225 and HB 5226. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Neeley joined the panel and testified in support of HB 5225 and HB 5226.
Questions and discussion followed.
Henry Williams and Dave Hurley, both representing Messiah's Law, testified in support of
HB 5225 and HB 5226.
Jessica and Geri Bader, both representing Messiah's Law, testified in support of HB 5225 and
HB 5226.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5225 and HB 5226, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The Chair laid HB 5587, HB 5588, HB 5589, HB 5590, HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593
before the committee:
HB 5587
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 33 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.33), as amended by 2021
PA 84.
HB 5588
(Rep. Paiz)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.1), as amended by 2002
PA 34.
HB 5589
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 37 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.37), as amended by 2015
PA 137.
HB 5590
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 31 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.31), as amended by 2002
PA 137.
HB 5591
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 39 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.39), as amended by 2006
PA 548.
HB 5592
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 22 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.22), as amended by 2003
PA 134.
HB 5593
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 41 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.41), as added by 1998 PA
317.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5587, HB 5588, HB 5589, HB 5590,
HB 5591, HB 5592 and HB 5593, but did not wish to speak:
Collin McDonough, representing the Humane Society of the United States.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5587 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen moved to report out HB 5588 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5589. The motion prevailed 12-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 5589 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Dievendorf moved to report out HB 5590 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to report out HB 5591 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 5592 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5593 with recommendation. The
motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Tyrone Carter, Breen, Young, Arbit, Dievendorf,
Tsernoglou, Mueller, Bezotte, Harris, BeGole.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen moved to excuse Representative Filler from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hope adjourned the meeting at
10:01 AM.
Representative Kara Hope, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
REP. JASON M HOSKINS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business was called to order by
Chair Hoskins.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Coffia, Farhat, Miller, Tisdel,
VanWoerkom, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5651, HB 5652 and HB 5653 before the committee:
HB 5651
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending sections 7 and 8
(MCL 12.257 and 12.258), section 7 as amended
by 2023 PA 139 and section 8 as amended by 2014
PA 504.
HB 5652
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 296, entitled "Michigan
early stage venture investment act of 2003," by
amending sections 7, 31, and 33 (MCL 125.2237,
125.2261, and 125.2263), section 7 as amended by
2015 PA 192 and section 31 as amended by 2015
PA 193.
HB 5653
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 88b, 88f,
and 88h (MCL 125.2088b, 125.2088f, and
125.2088h), section 88b as amended by 2014 PA
505, section 88f as amended by 2012 PA 221, and
section 88h as amended by 2012 PA 145, and by
adding section 88u.
Representative Farhat testified on the proposed substitutes (H-1) for HB 5651, (H-1) for HB
5652, and (H-2) for HB 5653.
Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5651. The motion prevailed 8-0-
5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Farhat, Miller, VanWoerkom.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Coffia, Tisdel, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 5651 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Farhat, Miller, VanWoerkom.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Coffia, Tisdel, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5652. The motion prevailed 9-
0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Farhat, Miller, VanWoerkom,
Roth.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Coffia, Tisdel, Martin, St. Germaine.
Representative Miller moved to report out HB 5652 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Farhat, Miller, VanWoerkom.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Coffia, Tisdel, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5653. The motion
prevailed 9-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Farhat, Miller, VanWoerkom,
Roth.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Coffia, Tisdel, Martin, St. Germaine.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5653 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 8-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Grant, Whitsett, Neeley, Liberati, Farhat, Miller, VanWoerkom.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Coffia, Tisdel, Martin, Roth, St. Germaine.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5651, HB 5652 and HB 5653, but
did not wish to speak:
Rusty Merchant, representing Economic Development Leaders for Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5768, HB 5769, HB 5770, SB 559 and SB 562 before the committee:
HB 5768
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
section 695a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5769
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to create a transformational projects
authority; to prescribe the powers, duties, and
jurisdictions of the transformational projects
authority; to provide for the awarding of certain
transportation-related grants; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; and to provide for the
promulgation of rules.
HB 5770
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," (MCL 12.251 to 12.262) by adding
section 4a.
SB 559
(Sen. McMorrow)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan
strategic fund act," by amending sections 9, 88s,
and 88t (MCL 125.2009, 125.2088s, and
125.2088t), section 9 as amended and section 88s
as added by 2021 PA 136, and section 88t as added
by 2021 PA 134, and by adding section 88u.
SB 562
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan
trust fund act," by amending sections 2 and 4
(MCL 12.252 and 12.254), section 2 as amended
by 2023 PA 174 and section 4 as added by 2021
PA 137.
Senator McMarrow, Representative McFall, and Representative Morgan testified in support
of HBs 5768, 5769, 5770, and SBs 559 and 562. Questions and discussion followed.
Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, testified in support of HBs 5768, 5769, 5770 and
SBs 559 and 562.
Daniel Martin and Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified
in support of HBs 5768, 5769, 5770 and SBs 559 and 562.
Warren Call, President and CEO of Traverse Connect, testified in support of HBs 5768, 5769,
5770 and SBs 559 and 562.
Ed Benning, representing the Flint Mass Transportation Authority, testified in support of HBs
5768, 5769, 5770 and SBs 559 and 562. Questions and discussion followed.
Zach Morris, representing Market Van Buren, testified in support of HBs 5768, 5769, 5770
and SBs 559 and 562.
Deb Prato, CEO of The Rapid, testified in support of HBs 5768, 5769, 5770 and SBs 559 and
562.
Shannon Morgan, representing Renovare Housing, testified in support of HBs 5768, 5769,
5770 and SBs 559 and 562.
Heidi Wezel, President of the Michigan Public Transit Association, testified in support of
HBs 5768, 5769, 5770 and SBs 559 and 562.
Megan Owens, representing Transportation Riders United, testified in support of HBs 5768,
5769, 5770 and SBs 559 and 562.
Bernard Parker, Vice President of External Affairs for SMART, testified in support of HBs
5768, 5769, 5770 and SBs 559 and 562. Questions and discussion followed.
William Miller, representing the Operating Engineers Union, testified in support of HBs
5768, 5769, 5770 and SBs 559 and 562.
Jared Fleisher, representing Rock Companies and Quicken Loans, testified in support of HBs
5768, 5769, 5770 and SBs 559 and 562. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5768, HB 5769, HB 5770, SB 559,
and SB 562, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Goldman Brown Jr., representing the Groundworks Center for Resilient
Communities.
Kate Skaggs, representing Economic Development Leaders for Michigan.
Maureen Krauss, representing the Detroit Regional Partnership.
John Fournier, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
John Waterman, representing PEAC – Disability Advocates.
Darrell Slaughter, representing NRDC.
Abby Clark, representing NRDC.
Kevin Johnson, representing the Detroit Economic Development Corporation.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Amy Malmer, representing the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition.
Lisa Nuszkowski, representing MI-Rail.
Tammy McCracken, representing Belding Dial-A-Ride.
Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights.
General Motors.
Luke Bonner, representing Bonner Advisory Group.
Flint Genesee Economic Alliance.
Cornerstone Alliance.
Tom Gritter, representing Gritter Real Estate Services.
Kinexus.
Marty Fittante, representing Invest UP.
Bill Francis, representing Arenac Public Transit Authority.
Saginaw Valley State University.
Malissa Schutt, representing the Clinton Area Transit System.
Kelly Dunham, representing the Bay Area Transportation Authority.
Rick Collins, representing I-Ride Isabella County Transit.
Ken Jimkoski, representing the Huron Transit Corporation and Thumb Area Transit.
Jessica Conland, representing the Benzie Transportation Authority.
Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environment Council.
Eric Sprag, representing Bay Metro Transit.
Dave Mcalory, representing Blue Water Transit – Port Huron.
Rich Hall, representing the Sanilac Transportation Corporation.
Carrie Thompson, representing Cadillac Wexford Transit – Wexexpress.
Mary Rice, representing the Shiawassee Area Transportation Agency.
Mallory Avis, representing Battle Creek Transit.
Sean McBryde, representing Kalamazoo Transit.
Steve De Boris, representing the Roscommon County Transportation Authority.
Stephanie David, representing the Detroit Department of Transportation.
William Geller, representing the Marquette County Transit Authority.
Andrew Brieschke, representing the Capital Area Transportation Authority.
Gerry Bundle, representing the Cass County Transportation Authority.
Norman Schenck, representing Lake Erie Transit.
Brad Funkhouser, representing the Eaton County Transportation Authority.
Jim Oliver, representing Gogebic County Transit.
Amy Bidwell, representing the City of Midland Dial-A-Ride.
Detroit Regional Partnership.
Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Julee Dean, representing the Crawford County Transit Authority.
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation.
Bob Trezise, representing the Lansing Economic Area Partnership.
Paige Eaton, representing Alger County Transit.
Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority.
Yarrow Brown, representing Housing North.
Kaci Pellar, representing Detroit Disability Power.
Ben Stuptka, representing the RTA.
Ray Balmer, representing Ogemaw County Transit.
Kelly Bales, representing the Greater Lapeer Transportation Authority.
Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
John Stapleton, representing Delta County Transit.
Downtown Detroit Partnership.
Ann Arbor Housing Development Corporation.
John Stapleton, representing Schoolcraft County Transit.
Detroit Region Aerotropolis.
Dan Casey, representing the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County.
Wayne County.
Robert Cramer, representing the Detroit Transportation Company.
Jim Koens, representing the Muskegon Area Transit System.
Pete Paramski, representing the Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority.
The following person submitted a card in opposition of HB 5768, HB 5769, HB 5770, SB
559, and SB 562, but did not wish to speak:
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5768, HB 5769, HB 5770, SB 559,
and SB 562, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Glenn Steffens, representing the Saginaw Transit Authority and Regional Services.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5768, HB 5769 and HB 5770, but
did not wish to speak:
Tracy Fisher, representing the Kalkaska Transit Authority.
Michael Brown, representing the Jackson Area Transportation Authority.
Brian Nruville, representing the Caro Transit Authority.
Nikki Devitt, representing the Nothern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Mayor Mike Duggan, representing the City of Detroit.
Angie Dubic, representing the Thunderbay Transit Association.
Ken Jimkuski, representing the Michigan Association of Transportation Systems.
Warren Evans, the Wayne County Executive.
League of Michigan Bicyclists.
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation.
Heidi Wenzel, representing the Ionia Dial-A-Ride.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Paul Krutko, representing the Ann Arbor SPARK.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5769 and HB 5770, but did not wish
to speak:
Tracy Fisher, representing the Kalkaska Transit Authority.
Charles Griffith, representing The Ecology Center.
Nate Hatton, representing SMART-TD.
Donald Roach, representing SMART-TD.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5769 and HB 5770, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Steve Vagnozzi, representing the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5769, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the Amalgamated Transit Union.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5768, SB 559 and SB 562, but did
not wish to speak:
Bree Anderson, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 559, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff Stovlenburg, representing Dow.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 559 and SB 562, but did not wish to
speak:
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5651, HB 5652, HB 5653, HB 5768,
HB 5769, HB 5770, SB 559 and SB 562, but did not wish to speak:
Dwayne Gill, representing the Washtenaw County Commission.
Noah Smith, representing the MI Regional Council of Carpenters.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoskins adjourned the meeting
at 10:29 AM.
Representative Jason Hoskins, Chair
Nicholas Gewirtz
Committee Clerk
ngewirtz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. MATT KOLESZAR
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Koleszar.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Greene, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Absent: Reps. Markkanen, Paquette.
Excused: Reps. Markkanen, Paquette.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 567 and SB 568 before the committee:
SB 567
(Sen. Irwin)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 1280f
(MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2023 PA 224.
SB 568
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1531e.
Senators Jeff Irwin and Dayna Polehanki testified in support of SBs 567 and 568. Questions
and discussion followed.
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, Dr. Sue Carnell, Dr. Jen Saylor and Dr. Kim St. Martin, all representing
the Michigan Department of Education, testified in support of SBs 567 and 568. Questions
and discussion followed.
Mike Latvis, representing the Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency, along with Amy
Conway and Scott Wagner, both representing the Gibraltar School District, testified in
opposition of SBs 567 and 568. Questions and discussion followed.
Tristin Martin, a student with dyslexia, and Nichole Martin, her mother, testified in support of
SBs 567 and 568.
Eric Hoppstock, representing the Berrien Regional Educational Service Agency, testified in
opposition of SBS 567 and 568. Questions and discussion followed.
Heidi King, a student with dyslexia, and Michelle King, her mother, testified in support of
SBs 567 and 568. Questions and discussion followed.
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators,
testified in opposition of SBs 567 and 568.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 567 and SB 568, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Anri Haglund, representing himself.
Caroline Kaganov, representing herself.
Marsha Howell Chance, representing the Michigan Dyslexia Institute.
Dr. Stephen Keskes, representing Stockbridge Community Schools.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 567 and SB 568, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Greg Nyen, representing the Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 567 and SB 568, but did not wish to
speak:
Casey Stratton, representing the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition.
Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Heather Eckner, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan.
Heather Eckner, representing the Michigan Parent, Advocate and Attorney Coalition.
Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.
Jeff Cobb, representing The Education Trust- Midwest.
Susan Schmidt, representing herself.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 567 and SB 568, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 567, but did not wish to speak:
Sara Ismail, representing the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services.
The Chair laid HB 5649 before the committee:
HB 5649
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 1166c.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5649. The motion prevailed
12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Greene, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5649. The motion did not
prevail 3-9-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Greene, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5649, but did not wish
to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5649, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Behm, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan.
Representative Glanville moved to report out HB 5649 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Koleszar, Churches, Shannon, Weiss, Glanville, Conlin, Edwards, Wegela,
Xiong, Greene, Wendzel, Johnsen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representatives Markkanen and Paquette 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 10:23 AM.
Representative Matt Koleszar, Chair
Legan Rose
Committee Clerk
LRose@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
REP. PENELOPE TSERNOGLOU
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Committee on Elections was called to order by Chair Tsernoglou.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tsernoglou, Wegela, Hope, Koleszar, Byrnes, Churches, Smit, DeBoyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576 before the
committee:
HB 5571
(Rep. Tsernoglou)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 482, 482a,
and 544c (MCL 168.482, 168.482a, and
168.544c), section 482 as amended and section
482a as added by 2018 PA 608 and section 544c as
amended by 2018 PA 650.
HB 5572
(Rep. McKinney)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 552 (MCL
168.552), as amended by 2005 PA 71.
HB 5573
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 476, 477, and
590f (MCL 168.476, 168.477, and 168.590f),
section 476 as amended by 2005 PA 71, section
477 as amended by 2018 PA 608, and section 590f
as amended by 2002 PA 163.
HB 5574
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 475 and 480
(MCL 168.475 and 168.480), section 475 as
amended by 2022 PA 40 and section 480 as
amended by 2012 PA 276.
HB 5575
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 471 (MCL
168.471), as amended by 2018 PA 608.
HB 5576
(Rep. Churches)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending section 685 (MCL
168.685), as amended by 2018 PA 650.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:36 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela called the committee back to order.
Representative Tsernoglou, Melanie Macey, and Erica Peresman, representing Promote the
Vote, testified in support of HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576.
Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:50 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wegela laid the committee at ease.
At 10:50 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 5571,
HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB 5574,
HB 5575 and HB 5576, but did not wish to speak:
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, representing Voters Not Politicians.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5571, HB 5572, HB 5573, HB
5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576, but did not wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Michigan Fair Elections, Pure Integrity Michigan Elections,
Stand Up Michigan, The Freedom Alliance, and the Mid-Michigan Women for
Conservative Values.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tsernoglou adjourned the
meeting at 10:56 AM.
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, MOBILITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. NATE SHANNON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure was called to order by
Chair Shannon.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Miller,
Herzberg, Outman, Roth, Bruck, Kunse, St. Germaine.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5733 before the committee:
HB 5733
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending the title and section
219 (MCL 257.219), as amended by 2018 PA 74,
and by adding sections 820a and 820b.
Representative Conlin moved to report out HB 5733 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg, Outman, Roth,
Kunse.
Nays: Reps. MacDonell, Bruck.
Pass: Reps. Miller, St. Germaine.
The Chair laid HB 5696 before the committee:
HB 5696
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 252d, 320a,
707b, 707c, 707d, 732, and 907 (MCL 257.252d,
257.320a, 257.707b, 257.707c, 257.707d,
257.732, and 257.907), section 252d as amended
by 2022 PA 89, section 320a as amended by 2023
PA 39, section 707c as amended by 2020 PA 382,
section 732 as amended by 2023 PA 40, and
section 907 as amended by 2024 PA 22.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5696, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 5696 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Shannon, MacDonell, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Hoskins, Herzberg,
Outman.
Nays: Reps. Kunse, St. Germaine.
Pass: Reps. Miller, Roth, Bruck.
The Chair laid SB 706 and SB 799 before the committee:
SB 706
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 204a, 304,
312f, 320e, 732a, and 904 (MCL 257.204a,
257.304, 257.312f, 257.320e, 257.732a, and
257.904), sections 204a and 320e as amended by
2020 PA 376, section 304 as amended by 2023 PA
125, section 312f as amended by 2022 PA 193,
section 732a as amended by 2018 PA 50, and
section 904 as amended by 2020 PA 383; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
SB 799
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled "Enhanced
driver license and enhanced official state personal
identification card act," by amending section 4
(MCL 28.304), as amended by 2021 PA 72.
Renee Watson, representing the Office of Senator Klinefelt, and David Handsor, representing
the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of SB 706 and SB 799. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 706 and SB 799, but did not wish to
speak:
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The Chair laid SB 716 before the committee:
SB 716
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 803a and
803b (MCL 257.803a and 257.803b), section 803a
as amended by 1996 PA 404 and section 803b as
amended by 2023 PA 129.
Renee Watson, representing the Office of Senator Klinefelt, testified in support of SB 716.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 716, but did not wish to
speak:
Devid Handsor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid SB 501 before the committee:
SB 501
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 722 (MCL
257.722), as amended by 2018 PA 274.
Jonathan Mason, representing the Office of Senator Camilleri, testified in support of SB 501.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chase Attanasio, representing Clean Fuels Michigan, testified in support of SB 501.
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, approached to answer
questions from committee members. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 501, but did not wish to speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Jill Sokacz, representing the Michigan Trucking Association.
Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing the Electrification Coalition.
Michael Tardif, representing the Michigan Teamsters Joint Council 43.
Steve Nadel, representing the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy.
Patricia Hanz, representing the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association.
Owen Morgan, representing Navistar, Inc.
Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Shannon adjourned the meeting
at 10:58 AM.
Representative Nate Shannon, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 4, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 705 (S-2) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
2.
Testimony regarding HB 5203 (S-1) (Rep. Breen).
3.
Testimony regarding SB 660 (S-1) (Sen. Bayer).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2024. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 705 (S-2), and invited Sen. Wojno to summarize the bill and the (S-2).
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 705:
Beth Wanless, Zillow – Support
Del Chenault, Michigan Association of County Treasurers - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 705. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 705 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brough up HB 5203, and invited Rep. Breen to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited Sen. Moss to summarize the (S-1) version of HB 5203.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 5203:
Dan Pfannes, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 5203:
Deena Bosworth, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive – Support
Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5203. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 660 (S-1), and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the bill and (S-1).
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 660. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 660 (S-1):
Jim Nath, Oakland County Water Resources - Support
Kelsey Cooke, Oakland County Water Resources – Support
Greg Kacvinsky, Michigan Water Environment Association – Support
Michael Lesich, Mayor, City of Fraser - Support
Bill Wolfson, Great Lakes Water Authority – Support
John LaMacchia, Michigan Municipal League – Support
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Andrea Paine, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
David Pierson, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 660 (S-1):
James Ryan, Commercial Real Estate Group – Support
Liz Kirkwood, For Love of Water – Support
Jim Hill, ICSC – Oppose
Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers of Michigan – Oppose
John Fournier, City of Ann Arbor – Support
Mike Spence, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Nicholas Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Oppose
Mike Compagnoni, Michigan Section American Waterworks Association – Support
Caroline Liethen, Michigan Manufactures Association – Oppose
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
John Lindley, Michigan Manufactured Housing Association – Oppose
Lance Binoniemi, Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association – Support
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Oppose
Ross Gavin, Michigan Environmental Council – Neutral
Holly Tatman, Apartment Association of Michigan – Oppose
Erka Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan – Oppose
Chuck Hersey, OHM Advisors – Oakland Co. WRC – Support
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber – Oppose
Mike Compagnoni, Metropolitan Affairs Coalition - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:28 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/11/2024


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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
June 4, 2024
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 1:30 p.m., in the
1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 895 (Sen. Cherry).
2. Testimony regarding SB 829 (Sen. Cherry) and SB 830 (Sen. Cherry).
3. Testimony regarding SB 740 (Sen. Camilleri).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 740. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert.
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 895:
Chad Jansen, IBEW – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 829 and SB 830:
Bart Pickelman and Brennan Smith, MiOSHA – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 829 and
SB 830:
Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers Distric Council – Support
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Neutral
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 740 and
SB 895:
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Jami Des Chenes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Opposition
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center – Opposition
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 895:
Aaron Pangborn, IBEW Michigan State Conference – Support
Neil Parish, National Electrical Contractors Association – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:01 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/13/24
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