evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. HANK VAUPEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 6, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Health Policy was called to order by the Chair Vaupel.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, J Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Garrett.
Representative Frederick moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 16, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Garrett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 0127 and SB 0128 before the committee:
SB 0127
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7303a
(MCL 333.7303a), as amended by 2018 PA 101.
SB 0128
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending section 7104 (MCL
333.7104), as amended by 2001 PA 233.
Representative Hertel testified in support of the bills.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Barry Cargill, representing the Michigan Homecare Hospice Association.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Barry Cargill, representing the Michigan Home Care and Hospice Association.
Heather Nicholoft, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Karen Jonas, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, submitted a card in
opposition to Senate Bill No. 127, but did not wish to speak.
Karen Jonas, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, submitted a card in support
of Senate Bill No. 128, but did not wish to speak.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 0128. The motion prevailed 18-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, J Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer Senate Bill No. 128 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 18-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, J Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak, Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone,
Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4042 before the committee:
HB 4042
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled “Public health code, “by amending section 17201
(MCL 333.17201), as amended by 2016 PA 499, and by
adding sections 16190, 17225, and 17225a.
Carole Stacy, representing the American Nurses Association – Michigan Chapter, testified in
support of the bill.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Gehle, representing Michigan Trinity Health.
Autumn Gllard, representing Michigan Trinity Health.
Barry Cargill, representing the Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association.
Heather Nicholoft, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Melissa Seifert, representing the Association of American Retired Persons.
David Newman, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
John McNamara, representing McLaren Health Care.
Dalton Herbel, representing Leading Age Michigan.
Sam Champagne, representing the Henry Ford Health System.
Dawn Kettinger, representing the Michigan Nurses Association, submitted a card in opposition to
the bill, but did not wish to speak.
At 10:52 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:53 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4042. The motion prevailed 11-
0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, J Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Representative Whiteford moved to refer House Bill No. 4042 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Vaupel, Frederick, J Alexander, Calley, Hornberger, Lower, Whiteford,
Afendoulis, Filler, Mueller, Wozniak.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Clemente, Ellison, Koleszar, Pohutsky, Stone, Witwer.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4217 before the committee:
HB 4217
(Rep. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled
“Public health code,” by amending sections 7333, 16221,
16226, and 17754 (MCL 333.7333, 333.16221, 333.16226,
and 333.17754), section 7333 as amended by 2018 PA 34,
sections 16221 and 16226 as amended by 2017 PA 249, and
section 17754 as amended by 2014 PA 525.
Representative Bellino testified in support of the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, and Joel Kurzman, representing
the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, testified in support of the bill. Questions and
discussion followed.
Christin Nohner and Dr. Brad Uren, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in
opposition to the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Sapita, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
Gabe Basso, representing the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Nicole Nystrom, representing CVS Health.
Karen Jonas, representing Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Heather Nicholoft, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioner.
Angelia Hoover, representing Walgreens.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Justin Fisher, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Hank Vaupel adjourned the meeting
at 11:36 AM.
Representative Hank Vaupel, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 6, 2019
9:15 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to
order by the Chair LaFave.
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans, and Homeland Security was meeting
jointly with the House Standing Committee on Commerce.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, T Carter, Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Afendoulis.
Representative Jones moved to excuse Representative Afendoulis from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Defense Center before the committee.
Sean Carlson and Vicki Selva, both representing the Michigan Defense Center, gave a
presentation on the State of the Protect and Grow initiative. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting
at 10:20 AM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 326, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 6, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was called to order by the Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Reilly, Webber, S Johnson, LaFave, Schroeder, C Johnson, Camilleri,
LaGrand.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee the following:
Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Oversight and Encounter Claim
Integrity of the Comprehensive Health Care Program, Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services, May 2019 #391-0702-17
Brian Keisling and Penny Rutledge, representing the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services, testified in support of Questions and discussion followed.
Rob Damler, representing Milliman Actuarial Accounting, testified in support of
The Chair laid before the committee the following:
Office of the Auditor General Performance Audit Report Office of Children’s Ombudsman,
Department of Technology, Management, and Budget April 2019 #071-0176-17
Yvonne Benn and Ryan Austin, representing the Office of the Auditor General, testified in
support of Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Matt Hall adjourned the meeting at
11:53 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JIM ANANICH, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SENATOR KEVIN DALEY
CHAIR
5200 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., in
the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary was as follows:
1. Adopted the (S-1) version of SB 174 (Sen. Daley).
2. Adopted the (S-1) version of SB 181 (Sen. Lauwers).
3. Adopted the (S-1) version of SB 182 (Sen. McBroom).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich, and Polehanki; a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the meeting minutes from March 7, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SBs 174 and 179-183:
Dr. James Averill, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Neutral
Beatrice Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Oppose
Molly Tamulevich, Humane Society of the United States – Oppose
The Chairman read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify regarding SBs 174 and 179-183:
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Mary Kelpinski, Michigan Pork Producers Association – Support
Thomas Gilpin, Michigan Sierra Club – Oppose
Doug Roberts, United Deer Farmers of Michigan – Support
The Chairman offered an (S-1) version to SB 174.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Ananich to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 174. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich, and Polehanki.
Nays: None.
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The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chairman offered an (S-1) version to SB 181.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 181. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich, and Polehanki.
Nays: None.
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chairman offered an (S-1) version to SB 182.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 182. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Ananich, and Polehanki.
Nays: None.
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 8:58 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: August 13, 2019
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COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 306 (Sen. MacGregor) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Theis, Lauwers, Schmidt,
McMorrow, Geiss, and Moss; a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2019.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report SB 306 to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, MacGregor, Lauwers, Schmidt, McMorrow, Geiss, and
Moss.
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis.
Pass: None.
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 306. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:07 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 6/13/19
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, VICE CHAIR
SEN. PETER MACGREGOR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE SCHMIDT
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND SMALL
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR KEN HORN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487


location: the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR DALE ZORN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3543
FAX: (517) 373-0927
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2019, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 322 (S-1) (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 323 (S-1) (Sen. Victory) with recommendation and immediate effect.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chairman Zorn, Sen.(s) Daley, Alexander, and Moss; a quorum was present.
At 1:33 p.m., Sen. Johnson entered the meeting.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman offered an amendment to SB 322, identified as amendment #1, and summarized the amendment.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to adopt amendment #1 to SB 322. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chairman Zorn, Sen.(s) Daley, Alexander, and Moss.
Nays: Senator Johnson
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to report SB 322, as amended, as a clean substitute, to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Zorn, Sen.(s) Daley, Alexander, and Moss.
Nays: Senator Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 322. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chairman offered an amendment to SB 323, identified as amendment #1, and summarized the amendment.
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The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt amendment #1 to SB 323. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Zorn, Sen.(s) Daley, Alexander, and Moss.
Nays: Senator Johnson
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Alexander to report SB 323, as amended, as a clean substitute, to
the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chairman Zorn, Sen.(s) Daley, Alexander, and Moss.
Nays: Senator Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chairman moved to recommend immediate effect for SB 323. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman moved to adjourned the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:38 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 10/03/2019
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D., MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SENATOR CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
CHAIR
4500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1725
FAX: (517) 373-0741
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday, June
6, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 248 (Sen. Johnson).
2. Testimony regarding SB 254 (Sen. Zorn).
3. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services regarding MI Health
Link.
4. Presentation by the Health Care Association of Michigan regarding MI Health Link.
5. Presentation by the Michigan Association of Health Plans regarding MI Health Link.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sens. Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, and Santana, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from May 23, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Johnson to summarize SB 248 and SB 254.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 248 and SB 254:
Dr. Brad Uren and Christin Nohner, Michigan State Medical Society – Oppose
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 248:
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
Joel Kurzman, National Association of Chain Drug Stores – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 248:
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Nicole Nystrom, CVS Health – Support
Angela Hoover, Walgreens – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 254:
Erik Hingst, Walmart – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 248
and SB 254:
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Justin Fisher, Michigan Psychiatric Association – Oppose
Matt Black, Michigan Academy of Family Physicians – Oppose
The Chair invited Brian Barrie and Karla Ruest, from the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services, to give a presentation regarding MI Health Link.
The Chair invited Melissa Samuel, CEO of the Health Care Association of Michigan, and Meghann Keit, of
the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council, and Season Marinich, of Bronson Commons, give a
presentation regarding MI Health Link.
The Chair invited Dominick Pallone and Tiffany Stone, of the Michigan Association of Health Plans, to give
a presentation regarding MI Health Link.
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were not able to testify regarding MI Health Link:
Dalton Herbel, LeadingAge Michigan
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Wojno was
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:33 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 13, 2019
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location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
9:15 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Hall, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4342 before the committee:
HB 4342
(Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled"The
revised school code,"by amending section 1233 (MCL
380.1233), as amended by 2018 PA 418.
Representative Paquette offered the following amendment to HB 4342:
1.
Amend page 6, line 10, after "TEACHER" by inserting "IN A SPECIFIC
TEACHING ASSIGNMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 14 DAYS WITHIN A SCHOOL
YEAR".
2.
Amend page 6, line 15, after "EMPLOYMENT." by inserting "IF THE BOARD
OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYS
AN INDIVIDUAL UNDER THIS SUBSECTION TO SUBSTITUTE TEACH IN A
SPECIFIC TEACHING ASSIGNMENT AND THE INDIVIDUAL SUBSTITUTE
TEACHES IN THAT SPECIFIC TEACHING ASSIGNMENT FOR 14 DAYS
DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE BOARD SHALL NOT AGAIN EMPLOY
THAT INDIVIDUAL OR ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL DESCRIBED IN THIS
SUBSECTION TO SUBSTITUTE TEACH IN THAT SAME ASSIGNMENT DURING
THAT SCHOOL YEAR.".
Representative Paquette spoke to his amendment.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4342. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Crawford, Vaupel, Reilly, Markkanen, O'Malley,
Wakeman, Camilleri, Sowerby, B Carter, T Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette testified in support of HB 4342. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4342, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
Thomas Gilpin, representing himself as a substitute/contract educator since 2006.
Julie Rowe, representing the American Federation of Teachers Michigan.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
David Zuhlke, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
Ernest Tisdale, representing Edustaff.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Pamela Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:50 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. JASON M SHEPPARD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Government Operations was called to order by the Chair
Sheppard.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Rabhi.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Greig.
Representative Lilly moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4694 before the committee:
HB 4694
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled “The
public school employees retirement act of 1979,"by
amending section 61 (MCL 38.1361), as amended by 2018
PA 482.
Representative Lilly and Chris Glass, representing the West Michigan Talent Triangle, testified in
support of HB 4694.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4694, but did not wish to speak:
David Zuelke, representing the Middle Cities Education Association.
At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:07 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4694 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
4-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Sheppard, Cole, Lilly, Rabhi.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rabhi moved to excuse Representative Greig from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jason Sheppard adjourned the
meeting at 9:08 AM.
Representative Jason Sheppard, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Judiciary was called to order by the Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative LaFave moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 23 and SB 24 before the committee:
SB 23
(Sen. Runestad) A bill to prohibit the theft of mail; to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies.
SB 24
(Sen. Lucido)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14 of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.14h), as amended by 2018 PA 188.
Krista Vincent, from Senator Runestad’s office, and Dennis Doherty, representing the Wayne
County Prosecutor’s Office, explained the proposed substitutes to the bills. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4411 before the committee:
HB 4411
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 160, entitled
“Credit services protection act,” by amending section 3
(MCL 445.1823).
Representative Lilly testified in support of HB 4411. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4018 before the committee:
HB 4018
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending section 48738 (MCL 324.48738), as amended by
2014 PA 541.
Representative Allor testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4018, but did not wish to speak:
Craig Brunet, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Club.
Thomas Gilpin, representing the Michigan Sierra Club.
The Chair laid HB 4374 before the committee:
HB 4374
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section
483a (MCL 750.483a), as added by 2000 PA 451.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4374, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Representative Farrington moved to report out HB 4374 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed, the vote being 13-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4376 before the committee:
HB 4376
(Rep. Griffin)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child
protection law,” by amending section 3 (MCL 722.623), as
amended by 2016 PA 35.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4376, but did not wish to speak
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference.
Kevin Parker, Michigan Athletic Training Society.
Representative LaGrand moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4376. The motion prevailed, the
vote being 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative LaFave moved to report out HB 4376 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed, the vote being 12-1-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak, LaGrand,
Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: Rep. S. Johnson.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4377 before the committee:
HB 4377
(Rep. Pagan)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child
protection law," (MCL 722.621 to 722.638) by adding
section 3b.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4377, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Representative Berman moved to report out HB 4377 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed, the vote being 13-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4383 before the committee:
HB 4383
(Rep. Cambensy)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328,
entitled “The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to
750.568) by adding section 478b.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4383, but did not wish to speak:
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Representative Rendon moved to report out HB 4383 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed, the vote being 13-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, LaFave, Farrington, Howell, S. Johnson, Rendon, Berman, Wozniak,
LaGrand, Guerra, Elder, Yancey, Bolden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Graham Filler adjourned the meeting
at 9:48 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Weipert
Committee Clerk
mweipert@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU M LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to
order by the Chair LaFave.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Mueller, Marino, Afendoulis, Markkanen, Jones, Chirkun, T Carter,
Manoogian.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Manoogian moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Afendoulis moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 6, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4200 and HB 4201 before the committee:
HB 4200
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled “An
act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting
devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit
the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices
without a license or other authorization; to provide for the
forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties
and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under
certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct
against individuals who apply for or receive a license to
carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe
certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all
acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,” by
amending section 5o (MCL 28.425o), as amended by 2017
PA 95.
HB 4201
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The
code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11b of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2016 PA 234.
Representative Eisen introduced the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
Cindy Kologeropolis, representing Moms Demand Action, testified in opposition to HB 4200
and HB 4201.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4200 and HB 4201, but did not wish
to speak:
Rick Omilian, representing Moms Demand Action.
Martha Olimian, representing Moms Demand Action.
Everytown For Gun Safety.
Stacey Brickman, President, representing the West Bloomfield Board of Education.
Andrea Felton, representing Moms Demand Action.
Jan Underwood, representing Moms Demand Action.
Mary Karen-Barron, representing Moms Demand Action.
Donna Scott, representing Moms Demand Action-Livingston.
Elizabeth Draeger, representing Moms Demand Action.
Tim Draeger, representing Moms Demand Action.
Caroline Liethen, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Beau LaFave adjourned the meeting
at 12:41 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to
order by the Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569 before the committee:
HB 4567
(Rep. O'Malley)A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending sections 47301, 47302, 47303, 47305, 47306,
47307, and 47308 (MCL 324.47301, 324.47302, 324.47303,
324.47305, 324.47306, 324.47307, and 324.47308), sections
47301, 47302, 47305, 47306, 47307, and 47308 as added by
1995 PA 57 and section 47303 as amended by 2004 PA 587,
and by adding section 47304.
HB 4568
(Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act, “by
amending sections 47309, 47310, 47311, 47312, 47313,
47314, 47315, 47316, and 47317 (MCL 324.47309,
324.47310, 324.47311, 324.47312, 324.47313, 324.47314,
324.47315, 324.47316, and 324.47317), as added by 1995
PA 57.
HB 4569
(Rep. Lilly)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by
amending sections 47318, 47320, 47321, 47322, 47323,
47324, 47325, 47326, 47327, 47328, 47329, and 48724
(MCL 324.47318, 324.47320, 324.47321, 324.47322,
324.47323, 324.47324, 324.47325, 324.47326, 324.47327,
324.47328, 324.47329, and 324.48724), as added by 1995
PA 57; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Jim Lilly testified in support of HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Pauline Wendzel testified in support of HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Jack O'Malley testified in support of HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569. Questions
and discussion followed.
Craig Brunet, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 4567, HB
4568 and HB 4569. Questions and discussion followed.
Jim Dexter, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 4567, HB
4568 and HB 4569. Questions and discussion followed.
Lt. Terry Short, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 4567, HB
4568 and HB 4569. Questions and discussion followed.
Dennis Eade, Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Fishermen's Association, testified in support of
HB 4567, HB 4568 and HB 4569. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4389 before the committee:
HB 4389
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
“Natural resources and environmental protection act,"(MCL
324.101 to 324.90106) by amending the heading of subpart 1
of part 147 and by adding sections 14701, 14703, 14705, and
14707.
Jesse Osmer, Office of State representative Sue Allor, testified in support of HB 4389.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4389, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Meunich, representing the Ecology Center.
Travis Boeskool, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy.
Representative Sue Allor.
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Representative Rendon moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4389. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Calley moved to refer House Bill No. 4389 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4390 before the committee:
HB 4390
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 291,
entitled"Firefighters training council act,"by amending
sections 2 and 9 (MCL 29.362 and 29.369), as amended by
2017 PA 144, and by adding section 9c.
Representative Jeff Yaroch testified in support of HB 4390.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4390, but did not wish to
speak:
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4390. The motion prevailed 9-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to refer House Bill No. 4390 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Rep. Reilly.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4391 before the committee:
HB 4391
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled
“Michigan occupational safety and health act,” by amending
section 14 (MCL 408.1014), as amended by 2012 PA 415,
and by adding section 14r.
Representative Jeff Yaroch testified in support of HB 4391.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4391, but did not wish to speak:
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council.
Representative Eisen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4391. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Reilly, Rendon, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy,
Pohutsky.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Cambensy moved to refer House Bill No. 4391 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Howell, Wakeman, Calley, Eisen, Sowerby, Cambensy, Pohutsky.
Nays: Reps. Reilly, Rendon.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4389, HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did
not wish to speak:
Pete Langley, representing the Marathon Petroleum/ API MI.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
Thomas Gilpin, representing the MI Sierra Club.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Gary Howell adjourned the meeting
at 12:55 PM.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. MICHAEL WEBBER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by the Chair Webber.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Chirkun moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The chair invited George Zrinyi, representing the Michigan Spirits Association, and Sue Bila,
representing Michigan and Festivals and Events, to give a presentation. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 10:42 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:50 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4620, HB 4621 and HB 4622 before the committee:
HB 4620
(Rep. Iden)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 1028.
HB 4621
(Rep. O'Malley)A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 609e.
HB 4622
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
“Michigan liquor control code of 1998,"(MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 609d.
Representative Berman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4620. The motion prevailed 15-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza, Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Iden, Representative Robinson, as well as John Wells, representing
Representative O’Malley, testified in support of the bills. Questions and discussion followed.
The chair invited George Zrinyi, and Brendan Ringlever, representing the Michigan Spirits
Association, to give a presentation, and testify in support of the bills. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Juan Escareno, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Tony Antonelli, representing the Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits.
Kerry Krome, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Julie Wendt, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Jon O’Conner, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association.
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild, submitted a card with a neutral position
to the bills, but did not wish to speak.
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, submitted a card with a neutral
position to House Bill No. 4622, but did not wish to speak.
At 11:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 0294 and HB 4548 before the committee:
SB 0294
(Sen. Zorn)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act,"(MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 13h.
HB 4548
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act,"(MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 13h.
Dereck Sova and Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs, testified with a neutral position to the bill.
At 11:18 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:23 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Crawford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4548. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Liberati, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer House Bill No. 4548 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Liberati.
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 0294. The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
Representative Filler moved to refer Senate Bill No. 294 to the committee on Ways and Means,
with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Webber, Berman, Crawford, Farrington, Frederick, Hoitenga, Filler, Hall,
Wendzel, Chirkun, Cambensy, Jones, Garza.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of Senate Bill No. 294, but did not wish to
speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administration.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Michael Webber adjourned the
meeting at 11:27 AM.
Representative Michael Webber, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Transportation was called to order by the Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4570 before the committee:
HB 4570
(Rep. Sneller)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," by amending section 32
(MCL 250.1032).
Representative Sneller testified in support of HB 4570.
Representative Bellino moved to refer House Bill No. 4570 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4570, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid SB 0169 before the committee:
SB 0169
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2080) by adding section 1084.
David Raney, representing Senator Daley’s office, joined by Jeanne Cathcart, mother of Sergeant
Michael Cathcart, both testified in support of the bill.
Representative Alexander moved to refer Senate Bill No. 169 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 0169, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
At 10:41 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:42 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4572 before the committee:
HB 4572
(Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled"
Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2081) by adding section 1091.
Representative Lightner, joined by Sergeant Paul Long and Brenda Gibson, testified in support
of the bill.
Representative Cole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4572. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Howell moved to refer House Bill No. 4572 to the committee on Ways and
Means, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4572, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4572, but did not wish to speak:
Nate Johnson, representing the Michigan State Police Troopers Association.
Trooper Nicole McGhee, representing the Michigan State Police.
The Chair laid HB 4611 before the committee:
HB 4611
(Rep. Rendon) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2081) by adding section 1089.
Robin Naeyaert, Representative Rendon's office, testified in support of HB 4611.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4611 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Cole, Sheppard, Alexander, Bellino, Howell, Afendoulis,
Sneller, Clemente, Yancey, Haadsma, Shannon.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4611, but did not wish to
speak:
Mark Polsdofer, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Jack O'Malley adjourned the meeting
at 10:51 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 11,
2019
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by the Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Hertel.
Representative Warren moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 0192 and SB 0193 before the committee:
SB 0192
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 310e (MCL
257.310e), as amended by 2015 PA 11.
SB 0193
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled
"Driver education provider and instructor act," by amending
section 39 (MCL 256.659), as amended by 2010 PA 16.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 0192 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out SB 0193 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4408 before the committee:
HB 4408
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled
"Recreational authorities act," by amending section 27 (MCL
123.1157).
Representative Leutheuser moved to report out HB 4408 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4336 and HB 4574 before the committee:
HB 4336
(Rep. S. Johnson)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 1, entitled
"An act to provide for the audit and examination of this state
and state funds; to provide for the audit and examination of
the books and accounts of all branches, departments, offices,
boards, commissions, agencies, authorities, and institutions
of this state; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state
officers and employees; to provide for access to certain
records; to provide for the subpoena of witnesses and
production of documents and records; to prescribe penalties;
and to provide for the administration of this act," by
amending the title and section 1 (MCL 13.101).
HB 4574
(Rep. LaGrand) A bill to amend 1846 RS 1, entitled "Of the
statutes," (MCL 8.1 to 8.9) by adding section 6a.
Representative Hauck moved to report out HB 4336 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4574 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4336, but did not wish to speak:
Jonathan Mieczkowski, representing the Representative S. Johnson's office.
Representative Warren moved to excuse Representative Hertel from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:41 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. ARIC NESBITT
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
TECHNOLOGY
SENATOR DAN LAUWERS
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7708
FAX: (517) 373-1450
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Technology was scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at
2:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. 1. Presentation by Reka Holley and Mike Byrne, of the Michigan Public Service Commission,
regarding Consumers IRP and Distributed Generation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. He instructed the clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Lauwers, Sen.(s) Horn, LaSata, Nesbitt, Barrett, Bumstead, Outman,
McCann, Brinks and McMorrow, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2019. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Reka Holley and Mike Byrne, of the Michigan Public Service Commission, to present
regarding Consumers IRP and Distributed Generation.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:02 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 6/18/19


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PETER J. LUCIDO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2019
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4444 (Rep. S. Johnson).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4445 (Rep. Iden).
_______________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chairman McBroom, Sen.(s) Lucido, Theis, MacDonald, and Irwin, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Alliance.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Lucido to adopt the meeting minutes from May 7, and May 21,
2019. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Rep. S. Johnson to summarize HB 4444 and HB 4445.
The members did not have questions. There was no testimony from the public.
The Chairman read the one card submitted by an individual not wishing to present testimony before the
committee regarding HB 4444 and HB 4445:
Lee Gonzales, Michigan Department of Civil Rights – Support.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to
adjourn the meeting. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:04 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/18/2019


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
REP. JULIE CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Room 327, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Elections and Ethics was called to order by the Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Marino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4642, HB 4643, HB 4644, HB 4645, HB 4646, HB 4647, HB 4648 and HB
4649 before the committee:
HB 4642
(Rep. LaGrand) A bill to regulate political activity; to require
state representatives to file financial statements and reports;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers
and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil
sanctions; and to provide remedies.
HB 4643
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to regulate political activity; to require
state senators to file financial statements and reports; to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and
agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil
sanctions; and to provide remedies.
HB 4644
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to regulate political activity; to require
candidates for the office of state representative to file
financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees;
to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide
remedies.
HB 4645
(Rep. Huizenga)
A bill to regulate political activity; to
require candidates for the office of state senator to file
financial statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees;
to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide
remedies.
HB 4646
(Rep. Sowerby) A bill to regulate political activity; to require
certain elected state officers and candidates for state elective
office to file financial statements and reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to
impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to
provide remedies.
HB 4647
(Rep. Yancey)
A bill to regulate political activity; to require
certain elected state supreme court justices and judges and
candidates for state elective judicial office to file financial
statements and reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of
certain state officers and agencies; to impose fees; to
prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to provide
remedies.
HB 4648
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to regulate political activity; to require
members of and candidates for the governing boards of
certain state universities to file financial statements and
reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
officers and agencies; to impose fees; to prescribe penalties
and civil sanctions; and to provide remedies.
HB 4649
(Rep. Rabhi)
A bill to regulate political activity; to require
members of and candidates for the state board of education
to file financial statements and reports; to prescribe the
powers and duties of certain state officers and agencies; to
impose fees; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to
provide remedies.
Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4642. The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4643. The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Marino moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4644. The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Guerra moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4645. The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4646. The motion prevailed 6-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4647. The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hornberger moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4648. The motion prevailed 6-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Guerra moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4649. The motion prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative David LaGrand testified in support of HB 4642, (H-1), HB 4643, (H-1), HB
4644, HB 4645, HB 4646, (H-1), HB 4647, (H-1), HB 4648, (H-1), HB 4649 and (H-1).
Questions and discussion followed.
Jamie Lyons-Eddy, representing Voters Not Politicians, testified in support of HB 4642, (H-1),
HB 4643, (H-1), HB 4644, HB 4645, HB 4646, (H-1), HB 4647, (H-1), HB 4648, (H-1), HB
4649 and (H-1).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4642, (H-1), HB 4643, (H-1), HB 4644,
HB 4645, HB 4646, (H-1), HB 4647, (H-1), HB 4648, (H-1), HB 4649 and (H-1), but did not
wish to speak:
Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Thomas Gilpin, representing the MI Sierra Club.
Jasmine Brown-Moreland, representing the Governor Whitmer's Legislative Affairs Office.
Nick Occhipinti, representing the MI League of Conservation Voters.
The Chair laid HB 4291 before the committee:
HB 4291
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled
“Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 33
and 34 (MCL 169.233 and 169.234), section 33 as amended
by 2017 PA 119 and section 34 as amended by 2012 PA 277.
Representative Paquette offered the following amendment to HB 4291:
1. Amend page 13, following line 17, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act takes effect January 1, 2020.".
Representative Paquette moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4291. The motion prevailed 7-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4291 as amended, as substitute (H-1).
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Sens. Calley, Sheppard, Hornberger, Marino, Paquette, Guerra, Hope.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4291, but did not wish to
speak:
Jenita Moore, representing the Michigan Department of State.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Julie Calley adjourned the meeting at
11:05 AM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Amy K Rostkowycz
Committee Clerk
arostkowycz@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND SENIORS
REP. KATHY CRAWFORD
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Room 308, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Families, Children, and Seniors was called to order by the
Chair Crawford.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Garrett, Liberati, B Carter,
C Johnson.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4128 before the committee:
HB 4128
(Rep. Miller)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled
“Probate code of 1939,"by amending section 1 of chapter XI
(MCL 711.1), as amended by 2000 PA 111.
Representative Rendon moved to refer House Bill No. 4128 to the committee on Ways and
Means. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Crawford, Rendon, Hoitenga, Meerman, Wozniak, Liberati, B Carter.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4076 before the committee:
HB 4076
(Rep. Kuppa)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The
Michigan penal code,"(MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding
section 145g.
Representative Padma Kuppa, the bill sponsor, explained her bill, and introduced Dawn Hayes, who
testified in support of the bill, and responded to a question from a committee member. A copy of Ms.
Hayes PowerPoint presentation is attached.
Detective Kristine Shuler from the Troy Police Department testified in support of the bill. Questions
and discussion followed. A copy of her written testimony is attached.
Annemarie Kelly, JD, LLM, and Christina Marsack-Topolewski, PHD, LMSW, from Eastern
Michigan University’s College of Health and Human Services, testified in support of the bill.
Questions and discussion followed. A copy of their PowerPoint and written testimony is attached.
Richard M. Machesky, ED.D, Superintendent of Troy School District, testified in support and
submitted written testimony, which is attached.
The following people submitted a card in support of the bill, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Mastee, J.D., representing the Policy Advocate for Michigan Catholic Conference.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
Lori Grigg Bluhm, representing the Troy City Attorney.
Trooper Nicole McGhee, representing the Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department
of State Police.
Melissa Roy, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan.
Dan Jarvis, representing the Director of Research and Public Policy for Michigan Family
Forum.
The following people submitted a card in support of the concept, but did not wish to speak:
Sherry Boyd, representing the Executive Director for The ARC-Michigan.
Ryan Coweadow, representing the Executive Director Area Agencies on Aging Association
of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on , but did not wish to speak:
Barbara Valliere, representing the Public Policy Specialist for United Cerebral Palsy of
Michigan.
The Chair laid before the committee presentations given by Michigan Elder Justice Initiative and
Elder Law of Michigan.
Dan Wojciak, Staff Attorney at Michigan Elder Law, and Ron Tatro, Director of Michigan Elder
Justice Coordinating Council, briefed the committee on the new programs and initiatives
regarding elder abuse. Copies of their handouts are attached.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Daire Rendon adjourned the meeting
at 10:21 AM.
Representative Kathy Crawford, Chair
Joy Brewer
Committee Clerk
joybrewer@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES
REP. DIANA FARRINGTON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Financial Services was called to order by the Chair
Farrington.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Wittenberg,
Clemente, Stone.
Absent/Excused: Reps. Gay-Dagnogo, Whitsett.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4274 and HB 4275 before the committee:
HB 4274
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The
public school employees retirement act of 1979,"by
amending section 127 (MCL 38.1427), as amended by 2017
PA 92.
HB 4275
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State
employees' retirement act," by amending section 58 (MCL
38.58), as added by 1996 PA 487.
Representative Marino testified in support of the bills.
Tim Greimel, representing The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
– Council 25, testified in opposition to the bills.
At 12:08 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:00 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Wakeman introduced new intern, Ashley French, to the committee.
At 12:10 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:11 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Sheppard moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4274. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Wittenberg,
Clemente, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wittenberg spoke to the (H-3) substitute to House Bill No. 4274.
Representative Wittenberg moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4274. The motion did not
prevail 3-5-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Wakeman.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4274 to the committee on
Appropriations, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Clemente, Stone.
Pass: Rep. Wittenberg.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4275. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman, Wittenberg,
Clemente, Stone.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wittenberg moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4275. The motion did not
prevail 3-5-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wittenberg, Clemente, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Wakeman.
Pass: Rep. Berman.
Representative Sheppard moved to refer House Bill No. 4275 to the committee on
Appropriations, with recommendation as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farrington, Schroeder, Sheppard, Bellino, Berman, Wakeman.
Nays: Reps. Clemente, Stone.
Pass: Rep. Wittenberg.
The following individuals submitted a card in support of the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Pete Constant, representing the Retirement Security Initiative.
Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
The following individuals submitted a card in opposition to the bills, but did not wish to speak:
Julie Rowe, representing the Michigan American Federation of Teachers.
Todd Tennis, representing the Coalition for Secure Retirement.
Representative Sheppard moved to excuse Representatives Gay-Dagnogo and Whitsett from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Diana Farrington adjourned the
meeting at 12:21 PM.
Representative Diana Farrington, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JAMES LOWER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to
order by the Chair Lower.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lower, Marino, Crawford, Calley, Howell, Eisen, Meerman, Paquette,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Hope, Kuppa.
Absent/Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 4447 and HB 4448 before the committee:
HB 4447
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 2017 PA 202, entitled
“Protecting local government retirement and benefits act,”
by amending section 3 (MCL 38.2803) and by adding
sections 11 and 11a.
HB 4448
(Rep. Howell)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled “An
act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the
establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing,
altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public
highways and private roads; the condemnation of property
and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation
of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under
certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees,
drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state;
providing for the election or appointment and defining the
powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township,
and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and
provide remedies,” by amending section 20b of chapter IV
(MCL 224.20b).
Representative Albert and Representative Howell testified in support of HB 4447. Questions and
discussion followed.
Ed Noyola, representing the Michigan County Road Association, testified in support of the
concept on HB 4447 and with a neutral position on HB 4448. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4447 and HB 4448, but did
not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Calley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. James Lower adjourned the meeting
at 12:22 PM.
Representative James Lower, Chair
Angela Lake
Committee Clerk
alake@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. LYNN AFENDOULIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Afendoulis.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Afendoulis, Lower, Vaupel, Webber, Farrington, S Johnson, Hall, O'Malley,
Schroeder, Yancey, Wittenberg, Ellison, Lasinski, Robinson.
Absent/Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Schroeder moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2019. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee the following presentation:
House Fiscal Agency, regarding Personal Property Tax Phase-Out.
Jim Stansell, representing the House Fiscal Agency, presented to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Wittenberg moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Lynn Afendoulis adjourned the
meeting at 11:07 AM.
Representative Lynn Afendoulis, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
REP. BRANDT IDEN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Standing Committee on Ways and Means was called to order by the Chair Iden.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Absent/Excused: None.
Representative Hertel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2019. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4223 before the committee:
HB 4223
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368,
entitled "Public health code," by amending the heading of
part 93 and sections 9307 and 9321 (MCL 333.9307 and
333.9321), and by adding sections 9312 and 9316.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4223. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report out HB 4223 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4223, but did not wish to speak:
Becky Donalgaski, representing the Michigan Dental Hygienists Association.
Rick Lantz, representing the Delta Dental.
Josh Kluzak, representing the Michigan Dental Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4223, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff Spitzley, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The Chair laid SB 0129 before the committee:
SB 0129
(Sen. Schmidt) A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," by amending section 5
(MCL 259.305).
Representative Lilly moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 0129. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hauck offered the following amendment to SB 0129 (H-3):
1. Amend page 2, following line 17, by inserting: “(D) LAW ENFORCEMENT.”.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt the amendment to SB 0129 (H-3). The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd,
Neeley, Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lilly moved to report Senate Bill No. 129 as amended, as substitute (H-5). The
motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Iden, Lilly, Leutheuser, Griffin, Hauck, Kahle, Wentworth, Warren, Byrd, Neeley,
Hertel.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Rep. Brandt Iden adjourned the meeting at
10:44 AM.
Representative Brandt Iden, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov