evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4004 before the committee:
HB 4004
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred
presentment service transactions act," by
amending the title and sections 2, 11, 13, 15, 17,
19, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 45, 48, and 53
(MCL 487.2122, 487.2131, 487.2133, 487.2135,
487.2137, 487.2139, 487.2142, 487.2151,
487.2152, 487.2153, 487.2154, 487.2155,
487.2156, 487.2165, 487.2168, and 487.2173),
section 2 as amended by 2016 PA 140 and section
35 as amended by 2016 PA 141, and by adding
sections 24, 31a, and 32a.
Representative Hall testified in support of HB 4004.
Lorray Brown, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, testified in opposition to
HB 4004.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in opposition to HB
4004. Questions and discussion followed.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4004.
Haleigh Krombeen, representing the Michigan Credit Union League, and Jenny Hoyle,
representing the Isabella Community Credit Union, testified in opposition to HB 4004.
Questions and discussion followed.
Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
testified in opposition to HB 4004. Questions and discussion followed.
Julie Townsend, representing Purpose Financial, and John Rabenold, representing Axcess
Financial, testified in support of HB 4004. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4004, but did not wish to speak:
Ruth Johnson, representing Community Development Advocates of Detroit.
Melissa Seifert, representing AARP.
Richard Cannon, representing the Church of the Messiah Housing Corporation.
Andrew Ryskamp, representing the CRCNA Diaconal Ministry.
Richard Cannon, representing Hearts for Home.
Sandra Pearson, representing Habitat for Humanity of Michigan.
Jane MacKenzie, representing Northern Homes CDC.
David Kindy, representing Consumers Professional Credit Union.
Faith Wicklund, representing Northern Homes.
Merissa Kovach, representing the ACLU.
Bruce Roller, representing United Church Outreach Ministry.
Wende Randall, representing Kent County Essential Needs Task Force.
Melanie Scholten, a Michigan resident.
Dale Throenle, a Michigan resident.
Matt Patton, representing Detroit Regional Chamber.
Amanda Klein, representing United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
Robert Kennedy, representing Michigan Community Action.
Scott Knopf, representing Security Credit Union.
Greg Dietrich, representing Frankenmuth Credit Union.
Hank Hubbard, representing One Detroit.
Ann Marie Nelson, representing Adventure Credit Union.
Cindy Harrison, representing Straits Area Federal Credit Union.
Bridget Staffileno, representing Jolt Credit Union.
Becky O'Connell, representing Lake Trust Credit Union.
Martin Carter, representing Astera Credit Union.
Patty Campbell, representing Christian Financial Credit Union.
Julie Rushing, representing Wexford Community Credit Union.
Kristopher Lewis, representing Allegan Community Federal Credit Union and Rivertown
Credit Union.
Corrie Rozell, representing Marshall Community Credit Union.
Pete Dzuris, representing Northland Area Credit Union.
Harvey Hoskins, representing Portland Federal Credit Union.
Nick Montie, representing Wolverine State Credit Union.
Erik Mueller, representing Community Financial Credit Union.
Tim Rassmussen, representing Community First Federal Credit Union.
Kristen Williamson, representing Members First Credit Union.
Dave Brandt, representing Elga Credit Union.
Jessica Workman, representing Advantage One Credit Union.
Ryan Larson, representing the LAFCU.
Adam Johnson, representing Safe Harbor Credit Union.
Scott McFarland, representing Honor Credit Union.
Peter Ruark, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Kelly Bidelman, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Jenn Hayes, representing Invest Detroit.
At 11:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:37 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5304 before the committee:
HB 5304
(Rep. Wakeman)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 552.
Representative Hall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5304. The motion prevailed 15-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5304 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5304, but did not wish
to speak:
Scott Graham, representing Michigan Brewers Guild.
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5304, but did not wish to speak:
Mason Doerr and Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
11:39 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Howell, Griffin, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Shannon,
Liberati, Puri.
Absent: Reps. Eisen, LaFave.
Excused: Reps. Eisen, LaFave.
Representatives Berman, Clemente and Shannon joined the committee remotely.
Representative Carra moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5334 before the committee:
HB 5334
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding
section 811hh.
Representative Hauck, joined by Tom Albrecht, representing the P.C.U.P.S. Foundation, both
testified in support of HB 5334. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Sneller moved to excuse Representatives Eisen and LaFave from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair O'Malley adjourned the meeting at
10:41 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
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
February 8, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, February
8, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4348 (S-1) (Rep. Calley) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding HB 5261 (Rep. Hammoud).
3. Testimony regarding HB 5262 (Rep. Hammoud).
4. Testimony regarding HB 5263 (Rep. Whiteford).
5. Testimony regarding HB 5264 (Rep. Hornberger).
The Chair 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: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, Santana, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the meeting minutes from January 27, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of HB 4348.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 4348. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, Brinks, Hertel, Santana,
and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4348 and (S-1):
Larry Lewis, CVS/Aetna – Oppose
Dominick Pallone, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Oppose
Matthew Magner, National Community Pharmacists Association – Neutral
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4348:
Peter Matz, Food Industry Association – Support
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Heather Cascone, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association – Oppose
Ryan Butka, America's Pharmacies – Support
Amy Drumm, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4348 (S-
1):
Roy Lafferty, Health Alliance Plan – Oppose
Kelli Sned, Association of Affiliated Pharmacies and Apothecaries – Oppose
John VanFossen, Meijer – Support
Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Neutral
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Jimmy Greene, ABC Michigan – Oppose
John Covello, Independent Pharmacy Cooperative – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bizon to report the (S-1) version of HB 4348 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis, and Brinks
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana, and Wojno
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4348 (S-1). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
The Chair invited Rep. Whiteford to summarize HB 5261 – HB 5264.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 5261, HB 5262, HB 5263, and
HB 5264:
Tim Codd, Masako Consulting – Support
Dr. Matt McCord, St. Joseph Mercy Health Livingston – Support
Robert Fieado, Attorny – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5262:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5263:
Christine Shearer, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5262
and HB 5263:
Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5261,
HB 5262, HB 5263 and HB 5264:
Emily Schwarzkopf, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services – Support
Jimmy Greene, ABC Michigan – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:32 a.m.
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Date Adopted by Committee: February 10, 2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. DALE W. ZORN
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JEREMY MOSS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
SENATOR ARIC NESBITT
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0793
FAX: (517) 373-5607
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 8, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Reform was scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at
3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4693 (Rep. Johnson) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 5294 (Rep. Lightner) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported SB 632 (S-1) (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
4. Reported HB 5449 (S-1) (Rep. Clements) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Reported HB 4256 (Rep. Brann) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga,
Moss, Polehanki and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from January 25, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 4693 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4693. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report HB 5294 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5294. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 632. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to report the (S-1) version of SB 632 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the (S-1) version of HB 5449. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
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 HB 5449:
Alex Morris, Michigan Bankers Association – Support
Haleigh Krombeen, Michigan Credit Union League – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report the (S-1) version of HB 5449 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5449. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga to report HB 4256 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Nesbitt, Sen.(s) Theis, Johnson, Lauwers, VanderWall, Zorn, Huizenga, Moss, Polehanki, and
Wojno.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
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Date adopted by committee: 03/15/22
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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEN HORN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND
CAREER READINESS
SENATOR LANA THEIS
CHAIR
7400 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2420
FAX: (517) 373-2764
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 8, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Readiness was scheduled for Tuesday, February 8,
2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentations regarding Education in Michigan Schools during COVID-19.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Theis, Sen.(s) Horn, Runestad, Daley, Huizenga, Polehanki and Geiss, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Horn to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding
Dr. Nate Jensen and Peyton Rodriguez, NWEA – No Position
Jason Sarsfield and Joe Mark, Center for Charter Schools at Central Michigan University – No Position
Katharine Strunk, Education Policy Innovation Collaborative – No Position
Dr. Linda Lee Tarver – No Position
Caitlin Reynolds – No Position
Johnathan Colter – No Position
Sora Nielsen – No Position
Lena Kauffman and Anna Hoffman – No Position
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: 02/22/22
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MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 8, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., in
the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Select Licensing and Monitoring
Activities of Child Placing Agencies, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
December 2021, #431-2780-16.
2. Presentation from Keith Barber, Office of Legislative Corrections Ombudsman.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals from the Office of the Auditor General to give the committee a
presentation regarding the Performance Audit Report, Select Licensing and Monitoring Activities of Child
Placing Agencies, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. December 2021, #431-2780-16:
Ryan Austin, Principal Audit Supervisor, via Zoom
Yvonne Benn, Audit Division Administrator
Ivy Jaroche, Principal Audit Supervisor/Acting Audit Manager
Member questions and discussion followed. The committee requested additional information be provided.
The Chair invited the following individuals from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to
give the committee a presentation regarding the Performance Audit Report, Select Licensing and Monitoring
Activities of Child Placing Agencies, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. December 2021,
#431-2780-16:
Demetrius Starling, Executive Director, Children's Services Agency, via Zoom
Rachel Willis, Division Director, Child Welfare Licensing, via Zoom
A PowerPoint presentation was delivered. Member questions and discussion followed.
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The Chair invited Keith Barber, Legislative Corrections Ombudsman to give the committee a presentation
regarding prison overcrowding and staffing issues.
Member questions and discussion followed. Additional topics were discussed, and additional information was
requested by the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to
adjourn the committee at 3:58 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: 02/15/2022
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location: Room 326, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JULIE ALEXANDER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Alexander.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Alexander, Posthumus, Bellino, Rendon, Filler, Carra, Garza, Cambensy,
Hope, Witwer, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5700 before the committee:
HB 5700
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 8320 (MCL 324.8320).
Representative Lightner, joined by Scott Mauer, representing Napoleon Feed Mill, and James
Videto, a Jackson County, Michigan farmer, all testified in support of HB 5700. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5700, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Tony Des Chenes, representing the Potato Growers of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5700, but did not wish to speak:
Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
The Chair laid the presentation on Double Up Food Bucks and the Michigan Good Food Fund
before the committee.
Kate Kraus, the Chief Operating Officer of Fair Food Network, provided a presentation on
Double Up Food Bucks and the Michigan Good Food Fund. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair returned to HB 5700.
Mike Schiffer, representing the Michigan Agricultural Aviation Association, testified in
opposition to HB 5700. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at
11:33 AM.
Representative Julie Alexander, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. THOMAS A. ALBERT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
11:00 AM
Room 352, House Appropriations,
State Capitol Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Albert.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Albert, Whiteford, Allor, Brann, Frederick, Hornberger, Marino,
VanSingel, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson,
Borton, Tate, Peterson, Sabo, Tyrone Carter, Hood, Cynthia Johnson, Brabec, O'Neal,
Rogers, Steckloff, Thanedar, Weiss.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The House Appropriations Committee was meeting jointly with the Senate Appropriations
Committee.
Representative Whiteford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid Governor Whitmer's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Recommendation before the
committee.
The Chair invited Director Chris Harkins and Deputy Director Bethany Wicksall,
representing the State Budget Office, to present the Governor's Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
Recommendation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Albert adjourned the meeting at
11:59 AM.
Representative Thomas Albert, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
Date Adopted: February 23,
2022


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. MICHELE HOITENGA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair
Hoitenga.
The Clerk read the following letters making changes to the committee:
November 10, 2021
Dear Speaker Wentworth and Clerk Randall,
I hereby resign the office of State Representative for the 36th district of the House of
Representatives.
Sincerely,
Douglas C. Wozniak
November 30, 2021
Dear Clerk Randall,
This letter is to notify you that I am making the following committee appointments:
Representative Rodney Wakeman to the committee on Communications and Technology.
Jason Wentworth, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hoitenga, Damoose, Griffin, Hauck, Reilly, Wakeman, Bezotte, Coleman,
Haadsma, Aiyash, Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Aiyash joined the committee remotely.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 20, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5597 before the committee:
HB 5597
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to require social media platforms to provide
a method for users to identify as candidates; to
prohibit certain actions of social media platforms;
and to provide remedies.
Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 5597. Questions and discussion followed.
Tyler Diers, representing TechNet, testified in opposition to HB 5597. Questions and
discussion followed.
Adrian Moore, representing the Reason Foundation, testified with no position on HB 5597.
Questions and discussion followed.
Cameron Sholty, representing the Heartland Institute, testified with a neutral position on HB
5597. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoitenga adjourned the meeting
at 11:57 AM.
Representative Michele Hoitenga, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL FINANCE
REP. JULIE A. CALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
12:00 PM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Local Government and Municipal Finance was called to order by
Chair Calley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Howell moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4884 and HB 4885 before the committee:
HB 4884
(Rep. Marino)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 619
and 1107 (MCL 380.619 and 380.1107), as added
by 2004 PA 234.
HB 4885
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan
election law," by amending sections 207, 268, 327,
369, and 383 (MCL 168.207, 168.268, 168.327,
168.369, and 168.383), section 327 as amended by
1982 PA 505 and section 383 as amended by 2018
PA 120.
Representative Yaroch and Representative Marino testified in support of HB 4884 and HB
4885. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5666 before the committee:
HB 5666
(Rep. Calley)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 92, entitled "School bond
qualification, approval, and loan act," by
amending section 9 (MCL 388.1929), as amended
by 2012 PA 437.
Representative Bezotte moved to report out HB 5666 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Calley, Bezotte, Howell, Alexander, Bellino, Berman, Paquette, Slagh,
Ellison, Sowerby, Garza, Kuppa, Cavanagh.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5666, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Calley adjourned the meeting at
12:32 PM.
Representative Julie Calley, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TAX POLICY
REP. MATT HALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Tax Policy was called to order by Chair Hall.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hall, Tisdel, Calley, Farrington, Steven Johnson, Meerman, O'Malley,
Beeler, Outman, Yancey, Ellison, Brixie, Kuppa, Neeley, Cavanagh.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 720, SB 721 and SB 722 before the committee:
SB 720
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco
products tax act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4, 5,
5a, 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 7, 7b, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 13
(MCL 205.422, 205.423, 205.424, 205.425,
205.425a, 205.426, 205.426a, 205.426b, 205.426c,
205.426d, 205.427, 205.427b, 205.428, 205.429,
205.431, 205.432, and 205.433), sections 2 and 11
as amended by 2020 PA 326, sections 3, 5, and 6
as amended and section 6b as added by 1997 PA
187, sections 5a and 6a as amended by 2012 PA
188, section 6c as added by 2002 PA 503, section
6d as added by 2003 PA 285, section 7 as amended
by 2021 PA 102, section 7b as added by 2002 PA
607, section 8 as amended by 2008 PA 458,
section 9 as amended by 2004 PA 474, section 12
as amended by 2018 PA 639, and section 13 as
amended by 1995 PA 131, and by adding sections
3a and 6f.
SB 721
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 264, entitled "Health and
safety fund act," by amending section 3 (MCL
141.473), as amended by 1998 PA 529.
SB 722
(Sen. Runestad)
A bill to amend 1999 PA 244, entitled "An act to
require tobacco product manufacturers to place
funds in escrow for medical expenses incurred by
the state due to tobacco related illnesses; to
establish a formula for determining the amount of
the escrow; to establish the conditions for release
of funds from escrow; to prescribe powers and
duties of the attorney general; and to provide for
civil penalties for violation of this act," by
amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 445.2051 and
445.2052), as amended by 2016 PA 42.
Matas Blekys, representing Senator Runestad's Office, and Paul Connors, Sal Gaglio, and
Jack Panitch, all representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB
720, SB 721 and SB 722. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 720, SB 721 and SB 722, but did not
wish to speak:
Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Matt Breslin, representing the Cigar Association of America.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hall adjourned the meeting at
11:16 AM.
Representative Matt Hall, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
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
February 9, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at
8:30 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follow:
1. Reported HB 4242 (S-2) (Rep. Alexander) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Testimony regarding SB 563 (Sen. LaSata).
3. Testimony regarding SB 813 (Sen. McCann).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann, a
quorum was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the meeting minutes from December 8, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4242, and invited Rep. Alexander to summarize the (S-2) version of the bill. The
members had no questions for Rep. Alexander.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4242:
Taylor Ridderbusch, MI Department of Natural Resources - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to adopt the (S-2) version of HB 4242. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4242 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that
it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Outman, Schmidt and McCann
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4242 (S-2). Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB 563, and invited Sen. LaSata to summarize the bill. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 563:
Mr. Jamie Racklyeft, Great Lakes Water Safety Consortium, via Zoom - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 563:
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support
L. Paul Bailey, Sheriff Berrien County - Support
The Chair brought up SB 813 and invited Sen. McCann to summarize the bill. Member questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 813:
Cheryl Vosburg, Executive Director, Kalamazoo River Watershed Council – Support
Ryan Baker, President, Kalamazoo River Alliance – Support
Travis Boeskool, Legislative Liaison, MI Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy – Support
Jerrod Sanders, Water Resources Division, MI Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy – Support
Member questions and discussion followed.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 813:
Amy Trotter, MI United Conservation Clubs – Support
Bob Stuber, MI Hydro Relicensing Coalition – Support
Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
State Rep. Julie Rogers, Kalamazoo - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to
adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:31 a.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/16/2022


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ED MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARSHALL BULLOCK
SEN. ADAM J. HOLLIER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR TOM BARRETT
CHAIR
3200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
FAX: (517) 373-5849
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 9, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Wednesday,
February 9, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4976 (Rep. Markkanen) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported HB 4977 (Rep. Markkanen) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 4978 (Rep. Markkanen) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Testimony regarding HB 4451 (Rep. Howell).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers,
Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock, and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata to adopt the meeting minutes from December 1, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Markkanen to summarize HB 4976 – HB 4978.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4976, HB 4977, and HB 4978:
Henry Schienebeck, Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association – Support
Julie Penrose, Holli Forest Products – Support
Paul Connors, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4976,
HB 4977 and HB 4978:
Jason Wadaga, Michigan Association of Timbermen – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4976 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock,
and Hollier
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4976. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report HB 4977 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock,
and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4977. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report HB 4978 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Barrett, Sen.(s) LaSata, McBroom, Victory, Outman, Lauwers, Wozniak, Geiss, Bullock,
and Hollier
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4978. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited Michael Goschka, of Rep. Howell's office, to summarize HB 4451.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4451:
Jenita Moore, Michigan Secretary of State – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:27 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 2, 2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ED MCBROOM, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS
SENATOR RUTH A. JOHNSON
CHAIR
7300 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1636
FAX: (517) 373-1453
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 9, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections was scheduled for Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 5252 (S-3) (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from January 19, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Rep. Slagh to summarize HB 5252.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 5252:
Shira Roza, Promote the Vote – Oppose
Adam Reames, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to adopt the (S-3) version of HB 5252. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McBroom to report the (S-3) version of HB 5252 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Johnson, Sen.(s) McBroom, VanderWall, and Wojno
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5252 (S-3). Without objection, immediate
effect was recommended.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:09 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 16, 2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ARIC NESBITT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. BETTY JEAN ALEXANDER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
SENATOR JIM RUNESTAD
CHAIR
7500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1758
FAX: (517) 373-0938
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 9, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance was scheduled for Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 12:30 p.m.,
in room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4939 (Rep. Damoose)
2. Testimony regarding HB 4940 (Rep. Tate)
3. Reported HB 4378 (Rep. Garza) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 4379 (Rep. Garza) with recommendation and immediate effect.
5. Testimony regarding SB 805 (Sen. MacDonald).
6. Testimony regarding SB 806 (Sen. MacDonald).
7. Testimony regarding SB 807 (Sen. MacDonald).
__________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:39 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and
Alexander, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Daley to adopt the meeting minutes from January 26, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB's 4939 - 4940 and invited Rep. Damoose to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB's 4939 – 4940:
Kurt Berryman, Auto Dealers Association – Support
Thad Szott, Szott Auto Group, Detroit Auto Dealers Association – Support
Aaron Keel, MI Department of Treasury – Oppose
David Metalski, MI Department of Treasury - Oppose
The Chair brought up HB's 4378 – 4379.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Nesbitt to report HB 4378 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4378. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report HB 4379 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Runestad, Sen.(s) Nesbitt, Daley, Bumstead, VanderWall, Chang and Alexander
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to recommend immediate effect for HB 4379. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair brought up SB's 805 – 807 and invited Sen. MacDonald to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB's 805 – 807:
Karen Giles, CFO Superior Companies, via Zoom – Support
Dave Ruman, CFO J.G. Kern, via Zoom – Support
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose SB 805-806
Chris Hackbarth, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose SB 805-806
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB's 805-807:
Aaron Keel, Michigan Department of Treasury - Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the meeting. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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36TH DISTRICT
SENJSTAMAS@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
** DRAFT **
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 9, 2022
A Joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on Appropriations
was scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., in the House Appropriations Room in the State
Capitol building.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation of Governor Whitmer's 2023 budget proposal by State Budget Director, Chris
Harkins.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present; Chairman Stamas, Sen.(s) Bumstead, Schmidt, Barrett, Bizon, Daley,
Huizinga, LaSata, MacDonald, Outman, Runestad, Victory, Hertel, Hollier, Irwin, Santana, McCann, and
Bayer, a quorum was present.
The Chairman welcomed State Budget Director Chris Harkins to present Governor Whitmer's 2023 budget
proposal to the senate and house committees.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. LaSata, supported by Sen. Outman, to adjourn the committee.
The Senate Committee on Appropriations adjourned at noon.
Date Adopted by Committee:
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. BRONNA KAHLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 10, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair Kahle.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Filler moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 27, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5637 before the committee:
HB 5637
(Rep. Whiteford)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 345, entitled "Right to try
act," by amending section 1 (MCL 333.26451).
Representative Whiteford moved to report out HB 5637 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Whitsett.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Neeley, Morse.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 246 before the committee:
SB 246
(Sen. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 2705 (MCL
333.2705), as amended by 2016 PA 499.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 246, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Ryan Burtka, representing My Community Dental Centers.
Todd Tennis, representing the Alzheimer's Association - Michigan Chapter.
Representative Filler moved to report out SB 246 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 18-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: Rep. Beeler.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 435 before the committee:
SB 435
(Sen. MacDonald)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2701 and 2711
(MCL 333.2701 and 333.2711), section 2701 as
amended by 2016 PA 499 and section 2711 as
amended by 2014 PA 172.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 435, but did not wish to speak:
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Heather Nicholoff, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Matt Black, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan School of Psychology.
Todd Tennis, representing the Alzheimer's Association - Michigan Chapter.
Representative Hauck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 435. The motion prevailed 19-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller,
Beeler, Fink, Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 435 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 18-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Kahle, Meerman, Whiteford, Alexander, Allor, Hauck, Filler, Mueller, Fink,
Roth, Tisdel, Witwer, Clemente, Pohutsky, Stone, Whitsett, Neeley, Morse.
Nays: Rep. Beeler.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5609 before the committee:
HB 5609
(Rep. Kahle)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20155,
20155a, 20161, 21734, 21771, 21794, and 21799b
(MCL 333.20155, 333.20155a, 333.20161,
333.21734, 333.21771, 333.21794, and
333.21799b), sections 20155, 20155a, and 21734
as amended by 2015 PA 155, section 20161 as
amended by 2020 PA 169, section 21771 as
amended by 2012 PA 174, section 21794 as added
by 2014 PA 529, and section 21799b as amended
by 2000 PA 437, and by adding section 21771a.
At 10:38 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Meerman called the committee back to order.
Chair Kahle testified in support of HB 5609. Questions and discussion followed.
Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 5609. Questions and discussion followed.
Robert Norcross II, representing Prestige Healthcare, LLC, testified in support of HB 5609.
Questions and discussion followed.
At 11:27 AM, Majority Vice Chair Meerman laid the committee at ease.
At 11:28 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Dalton Herbel, representing LeadingAge Michigan, testified in support of HB 5609.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5609, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
(LARA).
The Chair laid HB 5266 before the committee:
HB 5266
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 20965 (MCL
333.20965), as amended by 2014 PA 312.
Representative Yaroch, Orlando Blanco and Angela Madden, both representing the Michigan
Association of Ambulance Services, testified in support of HB 5266. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5266, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Kahle adjourned the meeting at
11:52 AM.
Representative Bronna Kahle, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
REP. GARY HOWELL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 10, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation was called to order by
Chair Howell.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Howell, Markkanen, LaFave, Eisen, Wakeman, Martin, Sowerby,
Cambensy, Aiyash.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wakeman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 27, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
At 10:33 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid SB 209, SB 210 and SB 211 before the committee:
SB 209
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to
600.9947) by adding section 2980.
SB 210
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 81133 (MCL 324.81133), as
amended by 2018 PA 206.
SB 211
(Sen. McBroom)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 82123 (MCL 324.82123), as
added by 1995 PA 58.
Senator McBroom testified in support of SB 209, SB 210 and SB 211. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 210 and SB 211, but did not wish
to speak:
Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 209, SB 210 and SB 211, but did
not wish to speak:
Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Howell adjourned the meeting.
Representative Gary Howell, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. STEVEN JOHNSON
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 10, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 326, House Office Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair Steven Johnson.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 27, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5659 and HB 5660 before the committee:
HB 5659
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding section 20158.
HB 5660
(Rep. Yaroch)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult
foster care facility licensing act," by amending
section 11 (MCL 400.711), as amended by 2016
PA 525.
Representative Yaroch, testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitutes for HB 5659 and
HB 5660. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative O'Malley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5659. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Yaroch moved to report out HB 5659 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 7-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand.
Nays: Rep. Brixie.
Pass: Rep. Young.
Representative Reilly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5660. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, Brixie,
LaGrand, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative O'Malley moved to report out HB 5660 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Steven Johnson, Outman, Hoitenga, Reilly, Yaroch, O'Malley, LaGrand.
Nays: Rep. Brixie.
Pass: Rep. Young.
The Chair laid HB 5555 before the committee:
HB 5555
(Rep. Allor)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 13 (MCL 421.13), as amended
by 2012 PA 493.
Representative Allor, testified in support of HB 5555. Questions and discussion followed.
Rachael Wineland, representing the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, testified
with a neutral position on HB 5555. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5555, but did not wish to speak:
Kristie Walls.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Alexa Kramer, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5664 before the committee:
HB 5664
(Rep. Fink)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 9 (MCL 421.9).
Representative Fink and Ken Joswiak, Owner of Hillsdale Buick GMC, testified in support of
HB 5664. Questions and discussion followed.
Rachael Wineland, representing the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency, testified in
opposition to HB 5664. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5664, but did not wish to speak:
Kristie Walls.
Chair Johnson made remarks thanking Jared Rozycki for his work in the legislature.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Steven Johnson adjourned the
meeting at 11:27 AM.
Representative Steven Johnson, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES AND COMPETITIVENESS
REP. JIM LILLY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 10,
2022
10:30
AM
Room 352, House Appropriations, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Lilly.
The Clerk read the following letters making changes to the committee:
November 30, 2021
Dear Clerk Randall,
This letter is to notify you that I am making the following committee appointments:
Representative Joe Bellino to the committee on Rules and Competitiveness.
Jason Wentworth, Speaker
Michigan House of Representatives.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Lilly, Clements, Bellino, Calley, Wendzel, Damoose, Anthony, Hertel,
Sneller, Kuppa.
Absent: Rep. Posthumus.
Excused: Rep. Posthumus.
Representative Clements moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 9, 2021. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4640 before the committee:
HB 4640
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child
abuse and neglect prevention act," by amending
section 2 (MCL 722.602), as amended by 2018 PA
60.
Rep. Glenn testified in support of HB 4640.
Rev. Stacy Swimp, representing the Stacy Swimp Evangelistic Association, testified in
support of HB 4640.
The Chair laid HB 5718 and HB 5719 before the committee:
HB 5718
(Rep. Rendon)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3107c (MCL 500.3107c), as added by 2019 PA 22.
HB 5719
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3114 (MCL 500.3114), as amended by 2019 PA
21.
Representative Rendon and Representative Hauk testified in support of HB 5718 and HB
5719. Questions and discussion followed.
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
testified in opposition to HB 5718 and HB 5719. Questions and discussion followed.
Steve Pixley, representing Tecumseh Trolly & Limousine Service, testified with no position
on HB 5718 and HB 5719.
Sean Duval, representing Golden Limousine, Inc. and Passenger Transportation, testified in
support of HB 5718 and HB 5719. Questions and discussion followed.
Chad Cushman, representing Indian Trails, Inc. and Passenger Transportation, testified in
support of HB 5718 and HB 5719. Questions and discussion followed.
Jason Cupp, representing Blue Lakes Charters and Tours, testified in support of HB 5718 and
HB 5719.
Justin Williams and Ben Nelson, representing Affordable Limousine LCC, testified in support
of HB 5718 and HB 5719.
Bruce Giles, representing Anchor Group Management Inc., testified in support of HB 5718
and HB 5719.
Kyle Fenton, representing the Korotkin Insurance Group, testified in support of HB 5718 and
HB 5719.
Steve Sinas, representing the Michigan Association for Justice, testified in opposition to HB
5718 and HB 5719.
Barry Cargill, representing the Michigan Home Care and Hospice Association, testified in
support of HB 5718 and HB 5719.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5718 and HB 5719, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Rob Jaber, representing Blue Diamond Limousine Worldwide.
Kasie Broe, representing Untapped Sights and Tours.
Frank Roberts, representing DADDS Magic Bus.
Doug Dornbos, representing Grand Traverse Limousine and Airport Service.
David Archer, representing D&D Executive Transportation.
Andrew Mucha, representing Peace Transportation.
Al Thomas, representing People's Transit.
Ceric Lasentri, representing A Superior Transportation and Logistics Co.
Erik Reitz, representing Rockstarz Limousine.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5718 and HB 5719, but did not wish
to speak:
Pat Springstead, representing Nemo's Bar and Grill.
David Garr, representing A Dream Limousine and Sedan.
Kimberly Stange, representing Xpedition Travel.
Matt Webster, representing Up North Tours.
Jeff Carnicom, representing Trinity Transportation.
Greg Knorr, representing Traverse Bay Tours.
Gregory Leverette, representing On The Move Coaches.
Mike Doherty, representing Norther Michigan Wine and Beer Tours.
Jeff Jones, representing the Network Sedan Service.
Jim Mitchell, representing Mitchell Motorcoach.
Fred McCreary, representing Midwest Coach.
AJ Singh, representing Metropolitan Airport Car, Inc..
Daniel Madden, representing Madden Tours.
Nicholas Lavdas, representing Lavdas Limousine.
Scott Smith, representing Kensington Valley Coach.
Julie and Benjamin Dotan, representing J&B Transportation.
Becke Beatty, representing Hops Noggin Tours.
Dare Datema, representing Holiday Coach.
Tony Phillips, representing HNI Risk Advisors.
Daniel Hammersmith, representing Hammersmith Equipment Company.
Greg Knorr, representing Grand Traverse Tours.
Jaleen Dingledine, representing Grand Rapids Beer Trolley.
John Hernandez, representing Grand Limousine.
Sabah Rabiah, representing Care Transport.
Mark Grabow, representing Brentwood's Distinguished Executive Transportation.
Ryan Cupp, representing Blue Lakes By the Bay and Blue Lakes Charters and Tours.
Chad Bianco, representing Bianco Travel and Tours.
Mark Kraft, representing Beyond Horizons Tour and Travel.
Julia Zabel, representing Aristocrat Transportation.
Matt Luegge, representing Area Wide Transport.
Phil LeFebvre, representing All Around Limos.
David Garr, representing A Dream Limousine.
Patrick Durrenmatt, representing 5 TON-TOURS.
Representative Clements moved to excuse Representative Posthumus from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lilly adjourned the meeting at
11:54 AM.
Representative Jim Lilly, Chair
Sondra Gordon
Committee Clerk
sgordon@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. WAYNE A. SCHMIDT
SEN. KIMBERLY A. LASATA
SEN. MICHAEL D. MACDONALD
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
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
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1760
FAX: (517) 373-3487
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Small Business Development was scheduled for
Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4725 (Rep. Bezotte) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 791 (Sen. Horn) with recommendation and immediate effect.
3. Reported HB 5295 (Rep. Hauck) with recommendation and immediate effect.
4. Reported HB 5296 (Rep. Hertel) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald,
Huizenga, McMorrow, Geiss and Moss, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Huizenga to adopt the meeting minutes from January 27, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to report HB 4725 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 4725. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Schmidt to report SB 791 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for SB 791. Without objection, immediate effect was
recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to report HB 5295 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5295. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow to report HB 5296 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Horn, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Lauwers, Schmidt, LaSata, MacDonald, Huizenga, McMorrow,
Geiss, and Moss.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to recommend immediate effect for HB 5296. Without objection, immediate effect
was recommended.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 791:
Christine Burkette, PICF, Inc, PICF, Inc – Neutral
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:13 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 24, 2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. WINNIE BRINKS
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
SENATOR KEVIN DALEY
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-1777
FAX: (517) 373-5871
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Agriculture was scheduled for Thursday, February 10, 2022, at 8:30
a.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation by the Fair Food Network
2. Presentation by the Michigan Corn Gowers Association
3. Presentation by the Michigan Soybean Committee
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Daley, Sen.(s) Victory, Lauwers, Polehanki and Brinks, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2021. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chairman invited Kate Krause, Chief Operating Officer with the Fair Food Network for a presentation.
The Chair invited Jim Zook, President of the Michigan Corn Growers Association for a presentation.
The Chair invited Jana Fritz, Chief Executive Officer with the Michigan Soybean Committee for a presentation.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:18 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: April 14, 2022
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MEMBERS:
SEN. CURTIS S. VANDERWALL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. TOM BARRETT
SEN. RUTH A. JOHNSON
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
SEN. WOZNIAK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY
SENATOR ROGER VICTORY
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6920
FAX: (517) 373-2751
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, February 10,
2022, at 8:30 a.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding HB 4562 (Rep. Lightner).
2.
Testimony regarding HB 4563 (Rep. Witwer).
The Chair 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: Chair Victory, Sen.(s) VanderWall, Barrett, Johnson, Runestad, Wozniak,
Chang and Irwin, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. VanderWall to adopt the meeting minutes from January 27, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4562 and HB 4563 and invited Rep.(s) Lightner and Witwer to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4562 and HB 4563:
Doug Lloyd, Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney – Support
Randy Gilbert, Citizen – Support
Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections - Support
At 9:04 a.m., Chair Victory left the meeting.
Member questions and testimony continued.
There being no further business before the committee, Vice Chair VanderWall moved to adjourn the committee.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:11 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 02/24/2022


location: the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room

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MEMBERS:
SEN. MIKE SHIRKEY
SEN. JON C. BUMSTEAD
SEN. JIM ANANICH
SEN. CURTIS HERTEL, JR.
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON SENATE FISCAL AGENCY
GOVERNING BOARD
SENATOR JIM STAMAS
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7946
FAX: (517) 373-2678
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board was scheduled for Thursday,
February 10, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Stamas, Sen.(s) Shirkey, Bumstead, Ananich and Hertel, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from
November 16, 2021. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Periodic update from Kathryn Summers, SFA Director.
Adopt recommended pay adjustments for certain SFA employees outlined during the presentation.
Without objection, the motion prevailed.
Comments from members.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Hertel, to
adjourn the committee at 9:45 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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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
February 10, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and Human Services was scheduled for Thursday,
February 10, 2022, at 1:00 p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentations Regarding Congenital Heart Disease.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair VanderWall, Sen.(s) Bizon, Johnson, LaSata, MacDonald, Theis,
Brinks, Hertel, and Wojno, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. MacDonald to adopt the meeting minutes from February 8, 2022.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Ben Bodkin, parent advocate, to give a presentation regarding Congenital Heart Defects.
The Chair invited Dr. Caren Goldberg, Professor of Pediatrics for the University of Michigan Health System
and C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, to give a presentation regarding Congenital Heart Disease and Congenital
Heart Defects.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Santana 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 1:51 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 24, 2022
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
REP. PAMELA HORNBERGER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Education was called to order by Chair Hornberger.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Shannon, Stone.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Shannon joined the committee remotely.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 8, 2022.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5703 before the committee:
HB 5703
(Rep. Glenn)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by
adding section 10a.
Representative Stone offered the following amendment to HB 5703:
1-. Amend page 1, line 3, after "of" by striking out the balance of the line through
"directors." on page 2 line 7 and inserting "the state constitution of 1963 is distributed at
each meeting of the board of the school district or intermediate school district or board
of directors of the public school academy, as applicable.".
Representative Stone moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5703. The motion did not prevail
5-6-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Damoose, Camilleri, Brenda Carter, Koleszar, Stone.
Nays: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler.
Pass: Rep. Posthumus.
Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 5703 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hornberger, Paquette, Green, Markkanen, O'Malley, Beeler, Damoose,
Posthumus, Camilleri, Koleszar.
Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Stone.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5703, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Jarvis, representing the Michigan Family Forum.
The Chair laid HB 5722 before the committee:
HB 5722
(Rep. Eisen)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state
school aid act of 1979," (MCL 388.1601 to
388.1896) by adding section 99d.
Representative Eisen, testified in support of HB 5722. Questions and discussion followed.
Jeana Rohrs, testified in support of HB 5722. Questions and discussion followed.
Kim LaForet, testified in support of HB 5722. Questions and discussion followed.
Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values, testified in support of HB 5722.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5722, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Sheryl Kennedy, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hornberger adjourned the
meeting at 9:58 AM.
Representative Pamela Hornberger, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. GRAHAM FILLER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Filler.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Berman,
Clements, LaGrand, Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Berman joined the committee remotely.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 1, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5694 before the committee:
HB 5694
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section 224d
(MCL 750.224d), as amended by 2018 PA 98.
Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 5694. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5566 before the committee:
HB 5566
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised
judicature act of 1961," by amending sections
5741 and 5750 (MCL 600.5741 and 600.5750).
Representative Outman testified in support of HB 5566. Questions and discussion followed.
I. Matthew Miller, representing the Property Management Association of Michigan, testified
in support of HB 5566. Questions and discussion followed.
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, testified in opposition to
HB 5566. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5566, but did not wish to speak:
Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Clay Powell, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan.
Heidi Jenuwine, representing the Greystar / Pine Ridge Apartments.
Karlene Lehman, representing Princeton Enterprises.
Pamela Lovell, representing AMP Residential, LLC.
Megan Orser, representing Smart Moves, LLC.
Elizabeth Lane, representing the Midwest Capital Group, LLC.
Paula Rote-Tigani, representing the Wilson White Company.
Naomi Wolfe, representing the Granger Group - Reserve Flats.
Mary Howell, representing Legacy, LLC.
Duy Vu, representing The Associated Management Company.
Mirriam Livingstone, representing the Village Green Management Company.
Michael Tobin, representing the Group Five Management Company.
Holly Sweis, representing the Intrepid Professional Group.
The Chair laid HB 5665 before the committee:
HB 5665
(Rep. Albert)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending section 217c (MCL
257.217c), as amended by 2018 PA 108.
Representative Albert and Detective Gordy Lauren, representing the City of Lowell Police
Department, testified in support of HB 5665. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4078 before the committee:
HB 4078
(Rep. LaFave)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act," by
amending section 40111 (MCL 324.40111), as
amended by 2018 PA 272.
Representative LaFave testified in support of HB 4078.
Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, Inc., testified in support of HB 4078.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4078, but did not wish to speak:
Tom DeRousie, representing Michigan Gun Owners, Inc.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4078, but did not wish to speak:
Taylor Ridderbusch, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The Chair laid HB 5588 and HB 5589 before the committee:
HB 5588
(Rep. Clements)
A bill to amend 1919 PA 339, entitled "Dog law of
1919," by amending section 14a (MCL 287.274a),
as added by 2006 PA 551.
HB 5589
(Rep. Puri)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 426, entitled "An act to
regulate dangerous animals; to provide for the
confinement, tattooing, or destruction of
dangerous animals; and to provide penalties for
the owners or keepers of dangerous animals that
attack human beings," by amending the title and
section 2 (MCL 287.322).
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 5588 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Clements moved to report out HB 5589 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4173 before the committee:
HB 4173
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code
of criminal procedure," by amending section 19 of
chapter XVI (MCL 776.19).
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4173 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Filler, Mueller, Griffin, Steven Johnson, Kahle, Rendon, Clements, LaGrand,
Yancey, Bolden, Hope, Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Filler adjourned the meeting at
10:01 AM.
Representative Graham Filler, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON MILITARY, VETERANS AND HOMELAND SECURITY
REP. BEAU MATTHEW LAFAVE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
12:00 PM
Room 307, House Office Building
The House Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security was called to order by
Chair LaFave.
At 12:00 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:03 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Martin, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman,
Steenland.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 8, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5678 before the committee:
HB 5678
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," by amending sections 217d, 803e,
803f, 803i, 803j, 803k, 803l, 803n, 803o, and 804
(MCL 257.217d, 257.803e, 257.803f, 257.803i,
257.803j, 257.803k, 257.803l, 257.803n,
257.803o, and 257.804), section 217d as amended
by 2006 PA 562, section 803e as amended by 2020
PA 51, section 803f as amended by 2018 PA 681,
section 803i as amended by 2011 PA 74, sections
803j, 803k, 803n, and 803o as amended by 1999
PA 183, section 803l as amended by 2000 PA 77,
and section 804 as amended by 2019 PA 88.
Representative Slagh introduced the bill. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Bezotte moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5678. The motion prevailed 8-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. LaFave, Beeler, Eisen, Bezotte, Rogers, Anthony, Coleman, Steenland.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HR 227 before the committee:
HR 227
(Rep. Green)
A resolution to commemorate the 25th anniversary
of the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun
Owners.
Representative Green introduced HR 227. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HR 227, but did not wish to speak:
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair LaFave adjourned the meeting at
12:14 PM.
Representative Beau LaFave, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. ROGER HAUCK
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Hauck.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Garza, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bellino moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 8, 2022. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4628 before the committee:
HB 4628
(Rep. Hornberger)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to
regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct
business in this state; to provide for the disposition
of allegedly misappropriated property in the
possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies
and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain local governmental
units and state agencies," by amending sections 8
and 9 (MCL 446.208 and 446.209), section 8 as
amended by 2002 PA 469 and section 9 as
amended by 2018 PA 345.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4628. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hornberger testified in support of HB 4628.
The Chair laid HB 5701 before the committee:
HB 5701
(Rep. VanSingel)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled "An act to
promote the safety, welfare, and educational
interests of the people of this state by regulating
the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling
of, and the installation of certain security devices
at, certain public or private school buildings or
additions to those buildings and by regulating the
construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of,
and the installation of certain security devices at,
buildings leased or acquired for school purposes;
to define the class of buildings affected by this act;
to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state
agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for
the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 1d (MCL
388.851d), as added by 2020 PA 45.
Representative VanSingel testified in support of HB 5701. Questions and discussion
followed.
Cris Ahearn, representing Nightlock, testified in support of HB 5701. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5701, but did not wish
to speak:
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Department.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5701, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Boisvert, representing the Michigan Fire Inspector Society.
The Chair laid HB 5706 before the committee:
HB 5706
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending sections 3, 7, 13, and 14 (MCL
333.27953, 333.27957, 333.27963, and
333.27964), section 3 as amended by 2021 PA 56.
Representative Damoose moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5706. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hauck, Hoitenga, Bellino, Hall, Mueller, Wendzel, Clements, Damoose,
Outman, Hertel, Yancey, Witwer, Steenland, Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:43 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga called the committee back to order.
Rep. Hauck testified in support of HB 5706. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:47 AM, Majority Vice Chair Hoitenga laid the committee at ease.
At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Andrew Brisbo, representing the Marijuana Regulatory Agency, testified in support of HB
5706. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5706, but did not wish to speak:
Whiteney Gravelle, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hauck adjourned the meeting at
10:51 AM.
Representative Roger Hauck, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
REP. JACK O'MALLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office Building
The House Committee on Transportation was called to order by Chair O'Malley.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Berman, Carra, Roth, Sneller,
Clemente, Shannon, Liberati, Puri.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representatives Berman and Shannon joined the committee remotely.
Representative Puri moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 8, 2022. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5334 before the committee:
HB 5334
(Rep. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan
vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding
section 811hh.
Representative Roth moved to report out HB 5334 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, Roth, Sneller, Clemente, Liberati, Puri.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Rep. LaFave.
The Chair laid HB 5472 before the committee:
HB 5472
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 105.
Representative O'Neal, joined by Kimberly Napoleon, District 9 Commander of Veterans of
Foreign Wars in Michigan, both testified in support of HB 5472.
Representative Sneller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5472. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Sneller moved to report out HB 5472 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5472, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 5572 before the committee:
HB 5572
(Rep. Peterson)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan
memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to
250.2092) by adding section 18c.
Representative Peterson testified in support of HB 5572. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Puri moved to report out HB 5572 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. O'Malley, Eisen, Howell, Griffin, LaFave, Carra, Roth, Sneller, Clemente,
Liberati, Puri.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5572, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair O'Malley adjourned the meeting at
10:47 AM.
Representative Jack O'Malley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower

Present: Senators Outman (C), Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt, Huizenga, Santana, Irwin, Brinks and Hollier


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Schmidt (C), Victory, MacDonald and Zorn

Excused: Senators Hollier and Bayer


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. LANA THEIS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN BIZON, M.D.
SEN. DOUGLAS WOZNIAK
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR ED MCBROOM
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7840
FAX: (517) 373-3932
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 15, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the 1300 room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Office of Educator Excellence, Michigan
Department of Education, March 2021, #313-0140-18.
2. Office of the Auditor General, Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools,
Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McBroom, Sen.(s) Theis, Bizon, Wozniak, Irwin and Chang, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited the committee to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from February 8, 2022. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals from the Office of the Auditor General to give the committee a
presentation regarding the Performance Audit Report, Office of Educator Excellence, Michigan Department of
Education, March 2021, #313-0140-18:
Yvonne Benn, Audit Division Administrator
Leah Decker, Audit Manager, Via Zoom
Member questions and discussion followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals from the Michigan Department of Education to give the committee
a presentation regarding the OAG Performance Audit Report, Office of Educator Excellence, Michigan
Department of Education, March 2021, #313-0140-18:
Kyle Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations
Dr Delsa Chapman, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Educator, Student and School Supports
Leah Breen, Director, Office of Educator Excellence
Member questions and discussion followed.
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The Chair invited the following individuals from the Office of the Auditor General to give the committee a
presentation regarding the Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department
of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18.
Bryan Weiler, Audit Division Administrator
Angela Shinaver, Senior Audit Supervisor
Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was requested by the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals from the Michigan Department of Education to give the committee
a presentation regarding the OAG Performance Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan
Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18.
Kyle Guerrant, Deputy Superintendent for Finance and Operations
Dr Delsa Chapman, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Educator, Student and School Supports
Brian Ciloski, State Aid and School Finance
Tammy Hatfield, Public School Academies Unit
Member questions and discussion followed. Additional information was requested by the committee.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding the OAG Performance
Audit Report, Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-
0225-18:
Daniela Garcia, Pearson
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the OAG Performance Audit Report,
Virtual Learning in Cyber Schools, Michigan Department of Education, September 2021, #313-0225-18:
Chris Loiselle, Success Virtual Learning
Kendall Schroeder, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Member questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair McBroom entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to
adjourn the committee at 4:03 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by the Committee: February 22, 2022
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evidence_text:
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 15, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Community Health/Human Services was scheduled
for Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., in the Senate Hearing Room, Ground Floor, Boji Tower.
The Chair 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: Chair Outman, Sen.(s) Bizon, Daley, LaSata, MacDonald, Schmidt,
Huizenga, Santana, Irwin, Brinks and Hollier, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Governor's FY2022-23 Budget
Recommendation:
Elizabeth Hertel, Director, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services\
Farah Hanley, Senior Deputy Director of Financial Operations, Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Schmidt, to
adjourn the committee at 9:19 a.m.Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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**APPROVED**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 15, 2022
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Tuesday, February
15, 2022, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:41 p.m.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the meeting minutes from April 20, 2021. Without objection, the minutes
were adopted.
At 12:42 p.m. the Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present:
Chair Schmidt, Sen.(s) Victory, MacDonald and Zorn, a quorum was present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2022-23 budget
recommendation:
Director Paul Ajegba, Michigan Dept. of Transportation
Bureau Director Patrick McCarthy, Michigan Dept. of Transportation
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Victory to excuse
absent members. Without objection, absent members were excused.
The Chair adjourned the subcommittee at 1:08 p.m..
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